INGREDIENTS

1. FILLING

2. 1 (12 ounce)jarapricot preserves
3. 1/2cup finely choppedwalnutsor pecans
4. 1/4teaspoonground cinnamon
5. 1/4teaspoonground nutmeg
6. 1/4teaspoonground cloves

7. COOKIE DOUGH

8. 1cupbutter, softened
9. 1 (8 ounce)packagecream cheese, softened
10. 2tablespoonssugar
11. 2cupsall-purpose flour
12. 1largeegg, lightly beaaten
13. 1tablespoonwater
14. siftedpowdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine filling ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add sugar, beating well.
3. Add flour, mixing at low speed until well blended.
4. 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.
5. Spoon 1/2 tsp apricot filling in center of each round.
6. Combine egg and water; brush on edges.
7. Fold opposite sides to center, slightly overlapping edges; pinch to seal.
8. Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
9. Bake at 350F for 12 minutes or until golden.
10. Remove to wire racks to cool.
11. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.