SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH JAM OR JELLY CENTERS

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Do not be fooled by this little recipe. So few ingredients but believe me! It-is-a one right after another pop it in your mouth oh I cannot stop eating these. Before you know it, you will have to make another batch for the rest of your family. I got this from my best friend Robin who got it form her Taste of Home Cookbook.

Provided by LB in Middle Georgia

Categories     Dessert

Time 34m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, no substitutes
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup jam, for the centers

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar
  • Beat in extract
  • Gradually blend in flour
  • Cover and refrigerate for an hour
  • Roll into one-inch balls and place one inch apart on un-greased cookie sheet
  • With the end of a wooden spoon make a indention in the ball and fill with jam
  • I have used Variety of jams and jellies Raspberry being the best! but Apricot is yummmie too, along with apple, blackberry, blueberry the possibilities are endless.
  • Bake at 350 for 14 to 18 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 139.9, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.4

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