APRICOT KOLACHKES

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I just love these cookies - they are SO good. Make them during the holidays and give them as gifts, or put them on a cookie tray for guests.

Provided by MSnow

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h12m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaaten
1 tablespoon water
sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine filling ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add sugar, beating well.
  • Add flour, mixing at low speed until well blended.
  • Divide dough into thirds; roll each portion to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface, and cut with a 3-inch round cutter.
  • Spoon 1/2 tsp apricot filling in center of each round.
  • Combine egg and water; brush on edges.
  • Fold opposite sides to center, slightly overlapping edges; pinch to seal.
  • Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350F for 12 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1010.1, Fat 62, SaturatedFat 34.4, Cholesterol 189.8, Sodium 449.8, Carbohydrate 108.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 41, Protein 12.7

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