split second cookies

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44 Pinches
Carrollton, OH
Updated on Oct 10, 2011

This is from "Pillsbury Bake-off". I made these last several years for cookie swap & Christmas platter. Very light shortbread type cookie with your choice of preserves.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 4 Dozen

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup margarine or butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 - egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup preserves

How To Make split second cookies

  • Step 1
    Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper & set aside. Cream sugar, butter or margarine, vanilla, & egg until fluffy. Add flour & baking powder- mix well.
  • Step 2
    Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Shape each into 12" x 3/4" roll and place 2 each on lined cookie sheet. Indent center of each & fill with your favorite preserves.
  • Step 3
    Bake, 1 cookie sheet at a time, 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool slightly. Cut each log into 12 diagonal cookies.

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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