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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 210 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Makes beautiful christmas cookies that are welcomed gifts. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes) |
2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract |
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry jam |
1 cup flaked coconut |
1/2 cup pecans, chopped |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs and extracts; mix well.
2. Combing flour, baking power and salt; add to creamed mixture.
3. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Divide dough in half.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 12 x 9 rectangle.
5. Combine jam, coconut and pecans; spread over rectangles.
6. Carefully roll up, starting with the long end, intoa tight jelly roll.
7. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or freeze for 2 to 3 hours.
8. Cut into 1/4 inch slices; place on a greased baking sheet.
9. Bake at 375 for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. Cool an wire racks.
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