Macadamia Shortbread Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Process flour, cornstarch, butter, 6 oz.
3. 3
   cream cheese and 1/4 cup powdered sugar in food processor 30 sec.
4. 4
   or until mixture is well blended and starts to form ball.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half; flatten each into disk.
6. 6
   Roll out 1 disk on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut into 10 rounds, using 3-inch cookie cutter and rerolling scraps as necessary.
8. 8
   Place, 1/2 inch apart, on parchment-covered baking sheets.
9. 9
   Repeat with remaining dough.
10. 10
    Bake 13 to 15 min.
11. 11
    or until golden brown.
12. 12
    Cool on baking sheets 1 min.
13. 13
    Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
14. 14
    Melt chocolate as directed on package.
15. 15
    Mix remaining cream cheese and sugar in separate bowl until blended; stir in chocolate.
16. 16
    Fill cookies with cream cheese mixture to make 20 sandwiches.
17. 17
    Microwave preserves in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.
18. 18
    or just until warmed; stir.
19. 19
    Spread onto tops of cookie sandwiches; sprinkle with nuts.