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Cream Cheese-Filled Cookies

My aunt baked these cookies as part of my wedding day dinner. Everyone was impressed with their eye-catching appeal and rich flavor.

15 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional
TOPPING:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light
and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking
powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape into two 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate
for 4 hours or overnight.
Unwrap and cut into 1-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking

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Cream Cheese-Filled Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Immediately make an indentation in the center of each cookie using
the end of a wooden spoon handle. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Place 2
teaspoonfuls in the center of each cookie. Let stand until set. In a
microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth.
Drizzle over cookies. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 2-1/2
dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 303 calories, 16 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 192 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.