Chocolate Poppyseed Pastries

Chocolate Poppyseed Pastries

Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 oz. cream cheese, softened (low-fat works fine)
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. baking powder.

Directions:
Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until well mixed. Add egg yolk and beat
well. Gradually beat in 2½ cups flour and baking powder until smooth dough forms. Add
extra flour if necessary until dough is no longer sticky. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Filling: