Name: Filled Cookies II
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 0.5 cup butter, softened; 0.5 cup shortening; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup any flavor fruit jam

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup butter, softened
0.5 cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cup any flavor fruit jam

Steps

Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl, and beat til light and fluffy. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the fruit preserves, and form into a flat disk. Chill overnight.
Roll dough out onto a lightly floured board, and cut circles using a medium sized glass.
In the center of each circle, add 1/2 teaspoon of preserves; crimp edges tightly together. Natural preserves have a tendency to spill out due to the lower sugar content, but still make a great cookie.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 17 minutes.