My granny always made these filled cookies around Christmas. They are the easiest, best tasting cookies around. Be warned, they are addictive.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 1 cup butter , softened
- 12 ounces fruit jam , any flavor
Instructions
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1
Mix cream cheese and butter well in large bowl until well blended and creamy.
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2
Add in flour slowly, beating well after each addition. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and wrap well in cellophane. Store in fridge, 8 hours to overnight.
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3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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4
Roll out dough balls flat and place a 1/2 teaspoon full of the jam in the center. Fold sides over and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
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5
Bake until brown and jam starts to bubble hard, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes and place on cooling rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
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