Sweet Jam Swirls

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Sweet Jam Swirls
Yield: Makes about 5 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
1
package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

1
package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

3/4
cup all-purpose flour

1/4
cup jam (any flavor)

1/4
cup sugar



Preparation:
1.
Let dough stand at room temperature about 15 minutes.

2.
Combine dough, cream cheese and flour in large bowl; beat until well blended. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces; wrap each piece tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze 1 hour.

3.
Working with one dough piece at a time, roll into 5X5-inch square on floured waxed paper. Spread 1 tablespoon jam evenly over dough square. Roll up into log; wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining dough pieces and jam. Freeze logs about 3 hours or until firm.

4.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Cut logs into 1/4-inch slices; place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar.

5.
Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.





This recipe appears in: Butter & Sugar