[Kitchen Witch]

Americana Cookie Squares

1 (18-oz.) pkg. sugar cookies, well chilled
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange peel
50 blueberries (1/2 cup)
2 cups raspberries
2 tablespoons apple jelly, if desired

Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Slice cookie dough as directed on package. Arrange slices in bottom of foil-lined pan. Using lightly floured fingers, press dough evenly in pan.

Bake at 375°F. for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled. Carefully remove cookie from foil. Place on serving tray.

In small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon peel until smooth. Spread over cookie crust. Arrange berries on cream cheese mixture to resemble flag, using 50 blueberries in upper left corner for stars and raspberries arranged in 7 rows to form stripes.

Melt jelly in small saucepan over low heat; brush gently over fruit. Refrigerate until serving time. Cut into squares to serve.

24 servings