Bite-Size Jam Swirls

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. 2
   Using a pastry blender, cut in the cream cheese and butter till the mixture resembles fine crumbs and begins to cling together.
3. 3
   Divide dough in half.
4. 4
   Cover and chill for 1 hour.
5. 5
   On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into 1/4 inch thickness.
6. 6
   Fold dough in thirds.
7. 7
   Wrap in clear plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
8. 8
   Roll each half of the dough into a 14x2 inch rectangle.
9. 9
   Spread each half with jam to within 1/2 inch of edge of dough: sprinkle with nuts.
10. 10
    Beginning with long side, roll up, jelly-roll style: seal the seam.
11. 11
    Cut into 1/2 inch slices.
12. 12
    Roll one side of each cookie in coarse sugar.
13. 13
    Place the cookies, sugar side up, 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
14. 14
    Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes or till lightly browned.
15. 15
    Remove from cookie sheet and allow to cool on a wire rack.