Pineapple Star Cookies

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add the flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours.
2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar and flour; add pineapple and stir until blended. Cook over low heat until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened. Cover and refrigerate.
3. 3

   Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 3-in. squares. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
4. 4

   To form star, make a 1-1/4-in. cut from each corner toward center (do not cut through center). Place 1/2 teaspoon of pineapple filling in the center of each. Fold every other point toward the center, overlapping pieces; press lightly to seal.
5. 5

   Bake at 375° until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
6. 6

   For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with walnuts.