Smitty Cookies

Name: Smitty Cookies
Ingredients: 1 2/3 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. brown or white sugar; 3/4 c. shortening; 2 eggs, separated; 1 tsp. vanilla; 12 oz. red raspberry jam; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 c. finely chopped nuts

10 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown or white sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
12 oz. red raspberry jam
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. finely chopped nuts

Directions

1

Combine flour, salt and sugar in bowl.
2

Cut in shortening like for pie crust.
3

Beat egg yolks with vanilla; add to mixture and blend well.
4

Press into two ungreased 8-inch square pans, about 1/4-inch thick.
5

Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
6

Cool slightly; spread with jam.
7

Beat egg whites until they stand in peaks; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
8

Cover jam and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
9

Reduce heat to 325° and bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.
10

Makes about 36.