1/2 cup margarine or butter--softened, 1 3 ounce package cream cheese--softened, 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel, 1 cup flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup raspberry preserves | | Mix margarine, cream cheese, orange peel, flour and salt. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured, cloth-covered board; cut into 2 1/2 inch circles. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon preserves onto each circle; mosten edge on half of each circle and fold dough over preserves. Press edges together. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until edges are light brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheet immediately. Cool. Drizzle cookies with Orange Glaze.(below)Orange Glaze. Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel and 2 tablespoons orange juice until smooth and of desired consistency. Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
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