Title: Split Seconds
Categories: Cookie
Yield: 48 Cookies

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

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)

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