"2011" Treat - A great alternative to cookies!

I know after Christmas is done, the last thing I want is more cookies. 

But then New Year's comes and you need something yummy to munch on.

So here is a GREAT alternative!  It is lighter and tastes much more fresh then a traditional cookie. 

Oh.  And of course, it is SO SIMPLE to make!  Seriously!

I used refrigerated pie crusts for these.  Really, I did.  What makes these extra special is that I didn't have to make, or roll the dough!  I really used refrigerated pie crusts and cut out "2011" using number cookie cutters.

Then I baked the pie crust "cookies" at 350 until the looked done. 

For the filling I mixed cream cheese, a bit of vanilla and some powdered sugar together until smooth.  This creates a nice creamy texture but isn't as sweet as frosting.  I spread the filling on the cookie and added a tiny bit of fresh raspberry preserves on top, and sandwiched two cookies together. 

Top with powdered sugar and you have a very light, not overly sweet, perfectly festive treat for your New Year's Celebration!

Happy baking!

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