Shortbread Jam Strips

This is a simple easy cookie. I have made this with different jams. From LOL.COM. Prep time does not include chill time.

• Ready In: 29 mins
• 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

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. Heat oven to 350°F.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. •Recipe Tip: Since each log is rolled individually, you can freeze some and use later. Thaw dough 30 to 45 minutes before baking.