Polish Jam Kolaches

Found for the Zaar World Tour '05. These cookies from Poland can be made with different flavors of jam.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 3  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup  strawberry jam
• 1⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Directions

1. Beat butter or margarine and cream cheese in mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add flour gradually, beating well after each addition.
3. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured surface.
4. Cut into 2-inch circles.
5. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon jam into center of each circle.
6. Fold opposite edges together, slightly overlapping edges.
7. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for 15 minutes.
9. Remove to wire rack to cool.
10. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.