HUNGARIAN COOKIE TREASURES

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Provided by Donna Bardocz

Categories Cookies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

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8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 lb real butter, softened (no substitutes here)
1 c granulated sugar
5 c all-purpose flour
1-1/2 c jam or preserves of your choice -- or you can optionally use a nut filling
1 c powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

1. With using a stand mixer, add the cream cheese, softened butter, and the 1 cup of granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed until well blended.
2. Add the flour one cup at a time, mixing until evenly incorporated. Remove dough from mixer and press it into a ball. Wrap in plastic and allow to rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
4. Sprinkle some powdered sugar on a smooth countertop or pastry board and roll dough out to approx 1/4 inch thick sheets. Cut the dough into 2-inch circles. Re-roll excess dough as needed.
5. Place 1 teaspoonful of jam or preserves in the center of circle.
6. Wet the cookie edges around the jam or preserves with your finger. Then place a second circle over the jam or preserves and firmly press down around the edges to encompass the jam or preserves. Take a fork and go all around the edge to seal jam or preserves in tightly (like you would for a pie crust). Repeat this process until you have used up all the dough.
7. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.
8. Remove from oven and place onto cookie rack.
9. If desired, dust cookies with powdered sugar.
10. These cookies keep well in the freezer for long-term storage. However, they should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator when completely cooled.
11. Enjoy! :-)