filled cookies ii

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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 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.