JAPAN
Photo credit: Susan Todorowski

Photo credit: Susan Todorowski ()

Ingredients:

½ lb. butter softened

6 oz. cream cheese softened

2 egg yolks

2 cups flour

¼ tsp. baking soda

Filling

Apricot or nut filling

Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together.

  2. Knead until well combined.

  3. Shape dough into 2 discs, wrap in waxed paper then plastic wrap and chill overnight.

  4. Cut a wedge at a time, roll out dough on a counter dusted with flour and powdered sugar.

  5. Cut into 3” squares with pizza cutter and spoon 1 tsp filling on each one.

  6. Moisten edges with water and fold closed.

  7. Crimp edges with floured fork.

  8. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

  10. Enjoy!

Photo credit: Susan Todorowski

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