APRICOT COOKIES


ingredients

1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 can apricot filling
1 Tbsp. powdered sugar (optional)

preparation

Blend flour, salt and butter until crumbly (like pie dough). Blend in cream cheese. Shape dough into 5-inch square. Wrap in plastic and chill about 2 hours. Roll 1/4 of the dough into 12-inch square, cut dough into 2-inch squares and put 1/2 teaspoon apricot filling on each square; fold over opposite corners. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 8 to 10 minutes at 350°. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.