Raspberry Strippers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Melt butter, mix in granulated sugar.
3. 3
   Add 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and egg white; beat well.
4. 4
   Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
5. 5
   Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt, stirring well with a whisk. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, stirring until well-blended. (Dough will be stiff.).
6. 6
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half.
7. 7
   Roll each portion into a 12-inch log. Place logs 3 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. 8
   Form a 1/2-inch-deep indentation down the length of each log using an index finger or end of a wooden spoon. Spoon preserves into the center.
9. 9
   Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until very lightly browned. (err toward too little brown vs. too much).
10. 10
    Remove logs to a cutting board.
11. 11
    Just before removing logs from oven, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract; stir well with a whisk. Drizzle sugar mixture over warm logs after removing from oven.
12. 12
    Immediately cut each log diagonally into 12 slices. (Do not separate slices.) Cool 10 minutes; separate slices. Transfer slices to wire racks. Cool completely.