Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. Margarine
  • 1 1/2 c. Sugar
  • 8 ounce Philadelphia cream cheese
  • 2 x Egg
  • 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp Lemon zest
  • 4 1/2 c. Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking pwdr Apricot filling Sugar, confectioners
  • 11 ounce Apricots, dry
  • 1/2 c. Sugar

Method

  • Combine margarine, sugar and softened cream cheese mixing till well blended.
  • Blend in Large eggs, lemon juice and rind.
  • Add in combined dry ingredients to cream cheese mix and mix well and chill.
  • Roll into medium size ball.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Flaten slightly, indent center, put apricot filling in center.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 15 min.
  • Cold slightly and sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
  • Fillling: Put 1 pkg.
  • (11 ounce.)
  • apricots in saucepan and add in water just cover.
  • Add in 1/2 c. (or possibly to taste) sugar and bring to boil.
  • Cover and simmer 10 min or possibly till apricots are soft and most of water is absorbed.
  • Force through sieve or possibly whirl in blender.
  • Makes 2 c..