Split Seconds

This is an interesting dessert. I am not sure if you'd call them cookies, cakes or bars but they would be lovely with tea or coffee. They are delicious jam filled sweet treats. I found these in an old cook book and am not sure where the name comes in :)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 16-20

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1  egg, beaten
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄3 cup  of your favorite  jelly or 1⁄3 cup  jam

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine first 3 ingredients.
3. Blend in butter, egg and vanilla to form a dough.
4. Place on lightly floured surface and divide dough into 4 pieces.
5. Shape each piece into a 13 inch long rope, 3/4 inches thick.
6. Place on ungreased baking sheets, 4 inches apart and 2 inches from the edge of sheets.
7. Make a 1/4 inch deep depression down the center of each rope with a butter knife handle.
8. Fill depression with jam or jelly.
9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown.
10. While still warm, cut diagonally into bars and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.