How Do You Make Puff Pastry Cookies?
Any home baker hunting for new cookie ideas cherishes this recipe. Instantly mix the mock puff pastry dough in the food processor and then roll it out in minutes. When baked, the cookies magically puff up creating buttery layers that melt in your mouth. Separate 1 egg and reserve the egg white in the refrigerator for later use. Put the egg yolk into the food processor. Place the butter, cream cheese, flour and salt into the processor with the egg yolk. The butter and cream cheese should be at room temperature. Process the ingredients on medium high until a smooth cookie dough forms. Transfer the dough to a one gallon plastic bag and flatten it into a 6-inch square. Seal the bag, forcing the air out. Refrigerate for 3 hours. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place on a work surface. Sprinkle lightly with flour and roll into a 12-by-8 inch rectangle. Imagine the 12-inch length of the dough divided into 3 sections, each measuring 4 inches. Carefully lift the left section and fold