Flaky Apricot Pastries

• 3 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 4 teaspoons ground pecans
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide dough into four pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Spread with preserves; sprinkle with pecans. Roll up tightly, starting with a short side; pinch ends. Place seam side down on a greased
3. . Using a sharp knife, make three slashes across the top of each roll.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over pastries.

cream cheese, butter, flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, apricot preserves, ground pecans, sugar, butter, milk

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/flaky-apricot-pastries/ (may not work)