Preserve-filled pastry bites Recipe
A nice bite-sized,sweet treat that can brighten any season.
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup gluten free flour, plus additional for work surface
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- Your favorite fruit preserves
- disposable cake decorating bags
Directions
- Beat butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl until smooth. Combine flour and xanthan gum in a separate,medium-sized bowl and add to butter mixture gradually beating until a soft dough forms. Divide into 2 and flatten into discs,wrap discs in plastic. Refrigerate 1hour or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Roll out dough one disc at a time on a floured surface to 1/8" thick. Cut into 2 1/2" squares or use same diameter round cookie cutter.
- Place 1/4 cup fruit preserves into cake decorating bag and squeeze 3/4 to 1 teaspoon of preserves onto each cookie.
- Pinch opposite sides together to seal dough.
- Place 1" apart on parchment paper covered cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 118g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 608 | |
| Calories from Fat 574 | 94% |
| Total Fat 65.27g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat 39.97g | 160% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium 117mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 4.6g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 3.88g | 3% |
| Protein 3.9g | 6% |
