Raspberry Dream Cookies

14 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 drop lemon juice
  • 5 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry preserves (I used seedless)
  • ICING
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 drop raspberry extract (I used a bit more)
  • 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
  • 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  3. 3
    Add vanilla and lemon juice. Mix well.
  4. 4
    Combine flour and salt and gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix well.
  5. 5
    Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  6. 6
    Divide dough into three portions.
  7. 7
    On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to a 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. 8
    Cut with a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter with crimped edges.
  9. 9
    Place an inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes until edges just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  11. 11
    Spread raspberry jam on one cookie and top with another cookie to make a sandwich. Continue until all are sandwiches.
  12. 12
    Combine icing ingredients until a drizzling consistency is achieved. Drizzle over cookies.

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