Dutch Cheese Wafers Or Apricot Cheese Wafer Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. softened butter
1 (3 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. finely chopped, dried apricots
1/4 c. finely chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter and cream cheese in medium bowl.
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Stir in flour, apricots and nuts.
Mix well.
Shape dough into roll, 1-inch in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill 3 hours or until firm.
Remove wax paper and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
Place one inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool.