Split Second Cookies
(from ybsiskaren’s recipe box)
Mom made these from a recipe in the Seattle Times 12-08
Source: Denise Browne
Categories: Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam
Directions
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Divide dough into four equal portions; shape each into a 12-in. × 3/4-in. log. Place 4 in. apart on two greased baking sheets. Make a 1/2-in. depression down center of logs; fill with jam. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes; cut diagonally into 3/4-in. slices. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: about 5 dozen.