Kolacky

1/2 pound of butter, room temperature
2 Tbs. confectioner's sugar
1 egg yolk
1, 8 oz. package of cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Cream butter with confectioners sugar, egg yolk and cream cheese. Mix flour and baking powder; add to cheese mixture and stir lightly till texture is smooth. Chill dough at least 30 minutes. Then, divide dough in half. Roll each half out on lightly floured surface about 1/4" thick. Cut dough into 2" diameter circles and put on ungreased cookie sheet. Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each circle and place a small amount of filling in each depression. Bake in 350°F oven 15 minutes till set but not browned. Cool and then dust with additional confectioners sugar. To say that these are yummy is not adequate!

Cream Cheese Kolacky Filling

1, 8 oz. package of cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tbs. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
2 Tbs. butter, room temperature

Combine all ingredients and beat till smooth. Keep covered and in refrigerator till ready to use.