Apricot Kolachkes

5 dozen

FILLING
1 (12 ounces) jar apricot preserves
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
COOKIE DOUGH
1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large eggs, lightly beaaten
1 tablespoon water
sifted powdered sugar

Combine filling ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add sugar, beating well. Add flour, mixing at low speed until well blended.

Divide dough into thirds; roll each portion to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface, and cut with a 3-inch round cutter.

Spoon 1/2 tsp apricot filling in center of each round. Combine egg and water; brush on edges. Fold opposite sides to center, slightly overlapping edges; pinch to seal. Place on lightly greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350F for 12 minutes or until golden.

Remove to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.