Cream Cheese Dainties

Based on this Cream Cheese Dainties Recipes.

Makes about 8 dozen cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup apricot spreadable fruit or seedless raspberry preserves

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add flour to the creamed mixture and mix well.
3. Divide dough into four portions; cover and refrigerate until easy to handle.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into an 10 x 8 inch rectangle. Trim edges if necessary. Cut into 2 inch squares.
5. Place 1/4 teaspoon spreadable fruit or preserves near each end of two diagonal corners. Moisten the remaining two corners with water; fold over and press lightly.
6. Repeat with remaining dough portions.
7. Place on parchment lined baking sheets.
8. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until corners are lightly browned.
9. Cool 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.