Granny's Filled Cookies

Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 24
Yield: 24 servings

Description

These delicious filled cookies are the easiest, best tasting cookies around. Be warned, they are irresistible and make for the perfect holiday treat.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
12 ounces any flavor fruit jam

Directions

1 Mix cream cheese and butter well in large bowl until well blended and creamy.
2 Add in flour slowly, beating well after each addition. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and wrap well in cellophane. Store in fridge, 8 hours to overnight.
3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
4 Roll out dough balls flat and place a 1/2 teaspoon full of the jam in the center. Fold sides over and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
5 Bake until brown and jam starts to bubble hard, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes and place on cooling rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.