• 1 1/2 c margarine
• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
• 4 1/2 c flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• apricot preserves
• powdered sugar

Combine margarine, sugar, and cream cheese. Blend in eggs, juice, and rind.

Combine dry ingredients and add to cheese mixture. Mix well. Chill.

Shape into balls using a level tablespoon of dough. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly. Indent centers and fill with preserves.

Bake 350° 15 minutes. Cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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