Eastern European Cookie
In a large bowl combine flour, sugar and salt
In a stand mixer or by hand-cream butter and cream cheese until smooth
Add the egg yolks to the butter/cream cheese mixture
Add the flour mixture to the butter/cream cheese mixture and blend together
Separate into five balls
Refrigerate overnight-12 hours
When ready to roll the dough, let it come almost to room temperature
Using a rolling-pin, take a dough ball and roll into a circle
Cut out circles using a round cookie cutter or a white wine glass (perfect size)
Take the circle and very gently roll once or twice to make an oval
Using 1/2 teaspoon of filling, place it in the middle of the oval and spread around
Roll the dough length wise- gently-pulling the ends to lengthen the kiffle
After all kiffles are rolled, place seamed side down on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet
Bake at 375 degrees for about 10-13 minutes- until lightly browned
Cool on a cooling rack
When ready to serve, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar
The apricot butter may be substituted for