Raspberry Ribbon Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare the Ultimate Cookie Dough and divide it into four equal parts.
2. 2
   Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 4 days.
3. 3
   Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or use a clean, ungreased baking sheet.
4. 4
   Remove one portion of the dough from the refrigerator and knead lightly until it is pliable.
5. 5
   Divide the dough into 2 parts.
6. 6
   Shape each part into a rope about 12 inches long by rolling between your hands and the work surface.
7. 7
   Place ropes on the baking sheet.
8. 8
   Either the side of your finger or with the handle of a wooden spoon, make an indentation down the center of each strip.
9. 9
   Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
10. 10
    Meanwhile, put the jam into a small heavy duty zip-top plastic bag, (the type without a pleat).
11. 11
    Snip a small hole in the corner of the plastic bag and press jam down the center of the partially baked cookies.
12. 12
    Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes longer or until the cookies are lightly browned.
13. 13
    Meanwhile, mix the powdered sugar, lemon juice and enough water to make a frosting thin enough to drizzle over the cookies.
14. 14
    While the cookies are still warm, cut them diagonally into 1-inch lengths.
15. 15
    Drizzle with the frosting.
16. 16
    Cool completely before removing from the pan or from the parchment paper.