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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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These tasty appetizers are popular at holiday parties. They can be prepared ahead and reheated. Ingredients:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
filling: |
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, finely chopped |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1 teaspoon water |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; stir in flour. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Add cream cheese, salt, thyme and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. Cool to room temperature. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 3-in. circles. Combine egg and water; lightly brush edges of circles. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in center of each circle. Fold over; seal edges. Brush with egg mixture. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: about 4 dozen.
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