Strawberry Pockets

Yield: 3 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
• 1 cup butter
• Confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Combine cream cheese and butter or margarine. Mix until well blended. Add flour; mix well.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter. Place on a cookie sheet. Place 1/4 teaspoon of preserves in the center of each circle. Moisten edges with cold water. Fold in half, then seal edges.
3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 14 to 16 minutes, or until lightly browned.
4. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.