Strawberry Jam Pastries

By Addie

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb butter (no substitutions)
• 1/2 lb cream cheese
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 jar strawberry preserves

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix butter and cream cheese thoroughly. Add flour. Divide into 2 balls and refrigerate 1 hour.

2. Roll out dough on floured board (My notes: how about a sugared board?) Cut out circles with a cookie cutter or glass. Put teaspoon of jam in center and roll over. Crimp edges with a fork or crimper. Brush with beaten egg.

3. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle with powdered sugar OR

4. Glaze with a confectioner's sugar/water glaze that will harden or just sprinkle with confectioner's sugar when serving.