Raspberry Split Seconds

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup raspberry preserves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, stir together the butter and sugar until smooth. mix in the egg and vanilla. combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the batter until a soft dough forms. divide into 4 pieces.
• shape each piece of dough into a log about 12 inches long. place on cookie sheet and flatten slightly. using the round handle of a wooden spoon make an indention all the way down the center of each strip. fill the indention with preserves.
• bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. cool slightly before slicing diagonally into 1 inch pieces.