LEMON BLACK-EYED SUSAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and 1 Tbsp. dry gelatin mix in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, mixing well after each addition. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 30 (1-1/4-inch) balls; place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Use sharp knife to cut each ball into 6 wedges, being careful to just cut about 3/4 the way through dough to center of each ball. Spread wedges apart slightly to resemble petals on flower.
• Bake 13 to 15 min. or until edges of cookies are lightly browned and bottoms are golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 1 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
• Empty remaining gelatin mix into small bowl. Add water; mix well. Brush onto cookies. Let stand 30 min. or until gelatin is completely dry.
• Melt chocolate as directed on package; spoon into small resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to pipe chocolate onto centers of cookies.