FILLED COOKIES II

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This recipe was given to me by my mom-in-law. The natural preserves provide the flavor. Store these cookies covered in refrigerator, because of the cream cheese.

Provided by Dee

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup any flavor fruit jam

Steps:

Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl, and beat til light and fluffy. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the fruit preserves, and form into a flat disk. Chill overnight.
Roll dough out onto a lightly floured board, and cut circles using a medium sized glass.
In the center of each circle, add 1/2 teaspoon of preserves; crimp edges tightly together. Natural preserves have a tendency to spill out due to the lower sugar content, but still make a great cookie.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 114.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g