Macadamia Shortbread Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, corn starch and salt until blended.
2. 2
   Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended.
3. 3
   Add vanilla; mix well.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half; flatten each into disk.
6. 6
   Wrap individually in plastic wrap.
7. 7
   Refrigerate 1 hour.
8. 8
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out 1 disk on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
9. 9
   Cut into 30 star shapes, using 3-inch cookie cutter and rerolling scraps as necessary.
10. 10
    Place 1/2-inch apart, on parchment-covered baking sheets.
11. 11
    Repeat with remaining dough.
12. 12
    Bake 20 to 25 min.
13. 13
    or until golden brown.
14. 14
    Cool on baking sheets 1 min.
15. 15
    Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
16. 16
    Fill cookies with chocolate cream cheese to make 30 sandwich cookies.
17. 17
    Spread tops with apricot jam; sprinkle with nuts.