Dried-Fruit Turnovers

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Dried-Fruit Turnovers

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As easy to make as they are delicious, you'll find these cookies ideal as party fare, gifts, and simple desserts.

INGREDIENTS
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1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
8 ounce(s) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup(s) dried apricots
1/4 cup(s) dried cranberries
1/4 cup(s) golden raisins
2 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoon(s) heavy cream
1 tablespoon(s) fine white sanding sugar

DIRECTIONS
Make the dough: Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves in a medium bowl and set aside. Using a mixer set on medium speed, whip the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Add the flour mixture and mix until just blended. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill overnight.
Make the filling: Roughly chop the apricots, cranberries, and raisins so all pieces are about the same size. Combine the fruit, brown sugar in a small bowl, toss to combine, and refrigerate in a covered container overnight. Bring to room temperature before using.

Assemble the cookies:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking pans with parchment paper and set aside. Divide dough into halves and keep one half chilled while working with the other. On a floured surface, roll out a dough half into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Cut the dough lengthwise into 2-inch strips and then crosswise to form 2-inch squares. Spoon 1 teaspoon filling into the center of each square. Lightly brush the edges of each square with water and fold it in half on the diagonal, pressing on the seams to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking pans, brush with cream, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until golden brown -- about 20 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.