Empire Cookies

Jam filled shortbread cookies have been a longtime favorite on Scottish and English tea tables. Now popular in Canada! Store in a covered tin.

• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup raspberry jam
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• ¼ cup candied cherries, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream butter. Add sugar, creaming well. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch rounds, and place on ungreased baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or until very lightly browned at edges. Cool thoroughly.

Step 4

Spread half of the cookies with jam, and top with remaining cookies.

Step 5

Combine confectioners' sugar, almond extract, and enough hot water to make a thin icing. Frost tops of cookies. Top each with a small piece of candied cherry.