Split seconds

Yield: 48 Cookies

Ingredients:

3/4 c Butter softened
2/3 c Sugar
2 ts Vanilla
1 Egg
2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Red jelly or preserves

Instructions:

Heat oven to 350F. In large bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; blend well. Stir in flour and baking powder; mix well. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. On lightly floured surface shape each part into 12 x 3/4 inch roll; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Using handle of wooden spoon or finger make depression about 1/2 inch wide and 1/4 inch deep lengthwise down center of each roll. Fill each roll with 2 tablespoons of jelly. Bake at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool slightly; cut diagonally into strips. Cool completely on wire racks. Nutrition per cookie: Calories 70; Protein 1g; Carbohydrates 9g; Fat 3g; Sodium 40mg Notes: I always seem to get more than 48 - guess I'm cutting them too small. If using jam try to use seedless or strain it first. Source: Complete Book of Baking Pillsbury Unsolicited Comments: Anne Sheresky (sheresky@worldchat.com)