Split Seconds

Title: SPLIT SECONDS

Categories: Cookies

Yield: 48 cookies

3/4 c Butter, softened

2/3 c Sugar

2 ts Vanilla

1 Egg

2 c All-purpose flour

1/2 ts Baking powder

1/2 c Red jelly or preserves

Heat oven to 350F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; blend well. Stir in flour and baking

powder; mix well. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. On lightly floured

surface shape each part into 12 x 3/4 inch roll; place on ungreased

cookie sheets. Using handle of wooden spoon or finger, make depression

1/2 inch wide and 1/4 inch deep lengthwise down center of each roll.

Fill each roll with 2 tablespoons of jelly.

350F for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool

slightly; cut diagonally into strips. Cool completely on wire racks.

70; Protein

1g; Carbohydrates

9g; Fat

Sodium 40mg

Notes: I always seem to get more than 48 - guess I'm cutting them too

small. If using jam, try to use seedless, or strain it first.

Source: Complete Book of Baking, Pillsbury

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