SPLIT SECOND COOKIE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Divide dough into four portions; shape each into a 12x3/4-in. log. Place 4 in. apart on two greased baking sheets. Make a 1/2-in. depression down center of each log; fill with jam., Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool 2 minutes. Cut diagonally into 3/4-in. slices. Remove from pans to wire racks to continue cooling.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl with electric mixer, beat sugar and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg until well blended. Add flour and baking powder; beat on low speed until dough forms.
• Divide dough into 4 equal portions. On lightly floured surface, shape each portion into 12x3/4-inch roll; place on ungreased cookie sheets. With handle of wooden spoon or finger, make indentation about 1/2 inch wide and 1/4 inch deep lengthwise down center of each roll. Fill each with 2 tablespoons jelly.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Cut each baked roll diagonally into 12 cookies; remove from cookie sheets.