Dough
In the bowl of a food processor, combine cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add the sugar and flour to the processor bowl. Pulse 6-10 times until dough just comes together.
Divide dough into 3 disc shaped pieces. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Filling
In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the mandarin zest
Cookies
When ready to bake, heat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Use a rolling pin to roll out one piece of dough (leaving the others in the fridge until needed)between two sheets of parchment paper, into a circle about 12” in diameter and ⅛” thick. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle with additional flour as needed.
Gently place a 2″ round cookie cutter or glass at the center of the dough circle to keep that area free from filling. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of jam filling over the dough, stopping ½” away from the edge and leaving a 2″ circle at the center. Remove the round cookie cutter.
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