NUTJAMMER COOKIES 
1 c. butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. finely chopped nuts
1 (12 oz.) jar orange marmalade or strawberry jam
1/3 c. confectioners sugar

Cream butter and cheese; sift flour and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture; chill dough 2 to 3 hours or will keep 2 weeks if tightly covered.

Mix nuts and jam; divide dough into 4 equal parts. Work with 1/4 of dough at a time; refrigerate remainder. Roll very thin 1/16-inch on lightly floured surface.

Cut 2-inch square or use diamond cookie cutter; place on cookie sheet. Place 1 teaspoon filling in center of square and top with another square of dough; press edges together with fork edges floured.

Bake 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees or until lightly browned. When completely cooled, sprinkle tops with powdered sugar. Makes 5 dozen.

 

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