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Admittedly, these are time consuming, but, oh, so worth it! I will usually top with a light glaze. Although, they are good without, as well. Bonus: they freeze beautifully!! I don\u2019t often tuck a sweet treat into my kids\u2019 lunches, but these are always welcome when I include them. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"walkerjo"},"reviewBody":"Another good recipe. Think I'll try a tad of glaze on top next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBullhorn"},"reviewBody":"I have been making cookies for years with my sister for Christmas with a recipe identical to this one, except we fill the cookies with mincemeat preserves. They are similar (but better, actually) than cookies my mom made 50+ years ago for Christmas, from an old Slovak recipe. You can't just use a pie crust dough ... it has to be a sweet, more buttery pastry dough, just like this one. We have tried other dough recipes and this one, combining cream cheese and butter, works the best.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lsdteacat"},"reviewBody":"Love this cookie recipe. I have made it several times and have substituted other jams for the strawberry. Super great filled with orange marmalade. Wonderful with a hot cup of tea. I add more jam than is called for and fold up edges, bottom over top before sealing with fork to better hold jam in during baking. I really do love the taste and texture of the dough. 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