Instructions: *To soften raisins, soak in warm water for 30 minutes. Cream 1 cup butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in flour (dough will be soft and sticky). Divide dough into fourths; using floured hands, flatten each fourth to 1-inch thick circle. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix pecans, 1/2 cup sugar, raisins

(drained) and 2 teaspoons cinnamon for topping. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On floured surface, roll each fourth of dough into an 11-inch square. Melt remaining 1/4 cup of butter. Brush surface with butter. Spread each fourth with 2 tablespoons preserves. Sprinkle evenly with nut mixture and roll up gently to form log shape. Trim edges. Cut into 1-inch pieces.

Brush tops lightly with remaining butter; sprinkle with topping mixture.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Makes 3 dozen.

Lori

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