Raspberry Dream Cookies

By SteelerSue on December 29, 2010

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Ingredients

    1. 2 cups butter, softened
    2. 1 cup sugar
    3. 4 egg yolks
    4. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    5. 1 drop lemon juice
    6. 5 1/3 cups all purpose flour
    7. 1/4 teaspoon salt

    FILLING

    1. 1 (12 ounce) jars raspberry preserves ( I used seedless)

    ICING

    1. 1 cup confectioner's sugar
    2. 1 drop raspberry extract ( I used a bit more)
    3. 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
    4. 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  3. Add vanilla and lemon juice. Mix well.
  4. Combine flour and salt and gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix well.
  5. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  6. Divide dough into three portions.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to a 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter with crimped edges.
  9. Place an inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  10. Bake at 350º for 8-10 minutes until edges just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  11. Spread raspberry jam on one cookie and top with another cookie to make a sandwich. Continue until all are sandwiches.
  12. Combine icing ingredients until a drizzling consistency is achieved. Drizzle over cookies.
 
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