(12 servings)

1/2 c Butter 1 t lemon juice
1 ts Lemon juice
4 oz Cream cheese
1 c Unbleached flour
1 tb Pure maple syrup
Jam or preserves

Melt butter. Blend in cream cheese, maple syrup and lemon juice. Add flour and combine until dough is smooth. Chill overnight. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds. Make an indentation in the center of each. Spoon jam into each indentation. Bake on oiled cookie sheets at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Crust should be golden brown and possibly flaking. If not, return for additional few minutes.