Fruit-Filled Dainties

Fruit-Filled Dainties

Cran-Orange Filling:
2 cups orange-flavored dried cranberries
9 tbsp orange marmalade

Apricot-Orange Filling:
9 tbsp orange marmalade
4 1/2 tsp water
2 1/4 cups chopped dried apricots

For The Dough:
1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie
dough, softened
1/4 cup flour
Confectioners' sugar

Prepare either the cran-orange or apricot-orange filling. For the cran-orange filling, combine the cranberries and the marmalade in a food processor. Cover and process until finely chopped. For the apricot-orange filling, combine the marmalade, water, and the apricots in a food processor. Cover and process until finely chopped. In a large bowl, beat the cookie dough and flour until smooth. Divide into thirds. Work with one portion at a time. Keep the remaining dough covered. To Prepare The Cookies: On a floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 in squares or cut with a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough. Place a slightly rounded teaspoon of the filling in the center of each square or circle. Shape by folding two opposite points of squares over one another or by folding the edges of the circles together. Press to seal. Bake at 350 F for 9-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to the wire racks. Dust with confectioners sugar. Makes 3 dozen