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split seconds

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

I think everyone has a recipe for these cookies, but I always thought my moms were the best:)

(2 ratings)
yield 30 cookies
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For split seconds

  • 1-1/2 stick
    butter, softened
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 c
    strawberry jam or preserves

How To Make split seconds

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350. Lay down a lg piece of parchment paper on a lg baking sheet.
  • 2
    In lg bowl,Blend together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. W/ mixer on low, add flour and baking powder, mix well. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Shape each roll 12" long and 3/4"-thick.
  • 3
    Place rolls on baking sheet, 4" apart. Using a wooden spoon handle, make a lengthwise depression in center of each roll, about 4" deep, but not all the way through. Fill depressions w/ jam or preserves. Bake 15-20 min, or until golden. Cut into 3/4" slices.
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