Cherry Cream Cheese Cookies

Submitted by Pinay0618

"My baking mojo hasn't just kicked in, it's stuck in overdrive :) This recipe was found at mangiabenepasta.com - a little labor-intensive, but they will be beautiful in Christmas cookie baskets. Chilling time is not included in prep or baking times."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1⁄2 cup apricot jam
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup dried cherries

directions

1. In a food processor or electric mixer, combine the flour, cream cheese, and butter.
2. With your hands, gather the dough into a ball, flatten it, and wrap in plastic wrap.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 375-degrees F. Butter a baking sheet.
5. Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces.
6. Roll each piece out on a floured surface to a 12x8-inch rectangle.
7. Spread each with 1/4 cup of the jam.
8. Top each with 1/2 cup coconut and 1/2 cup cherries.
9. Starting at the longer end, roll each up jelly-roll style. Seal the seam with your fingers.
10. Cut each roll into 12 slices.
11. Place cookies on prepared sheet.
12. Slightly flatten each cookie so they are of even thickness.
13. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.