Description:

Richly flavored and beautiful cookies for year round enjoyment. Especially nice for special bridal/baby showers or special events like anniversaries.

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:Makes 24 nice sized squares

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). butter
• 2 cups (475 ml) flour
• 8 oz (224 grm). cream cheese
• 3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt
• Raspberry Jam and Damson Plum Jam (use your favorite jam)

Preparation

• Cut the softened butter into small pieces and mix with the flour until well blended.
• Add the cream cheese and salt; mix thoroughly.
• Refrigrate until dough is firm.
• Roll out the dough and cut into 2 inch to 3 inch squares (depending on how big you want them).
• Place a tsp or so of the jam or marmalade in the center of each square.
• Fold the corners to the center and press together.
• Bake at 400 degrees (200 C.) until lightly browned.

Comments

My favorite fillings are Orange Marmalade, three fruit marmalade, or my very favorite of all when I have time to make it or find it in specialty gourmet shops is Peach Almond Perserves.