Shortbread Jam Strips
- Ready In:
- 29mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
60 cookies
ingredients
- 1 cup land o lakes butter, softened
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 10 ounces strawberry all-fruit spread or 10 ounces raspberry spreadable fruit
- 1⁄2 cup sliced almonds
directions
- Combine butter, sugar, eggs and almond extract in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat until well mixed.
- Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into 8-inch log on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic food wrap; refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Place 4 logs onto large ungreased cookie sheet. Pat each log into 2-inch wide strip. Press 1-inch wide indentation lengthwise down the center of each strip using back of spoon. Bake for 16 to 19 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons fruit spread into indentation of each log; sprinkle with sliced almonds. Immediately cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Repeat with remaining dough, jam and almonds.
- •Recipe Tip: Since each log is rolled individually, you can freeze some and use later. Thaw dough 30 to 45 minutes before baking.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
MARIA MAC
Andover, 61
<p>I am from Andover, Ma. We have a place in Maine where we spend most of the summer. I have a wonderful husband in my life that I thank God for everyday. I love to cook and bake. It relaxes me. And I love it when I see the smiles on peoples faces when they love what I have cooked. Thanks to all of you and your recipes this happens alot!</p>