This is a shortbread type of cookie. type: rolled makes: 48 2 cups butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup raspberry preserves 8 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup milk 24 maraschino cherries, halved Preheat oven to 350F. Cream butter and sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Gradually stir in the flour until well blended. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut out using a round cookie cutter and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes then remove to wire rack to cool completely. Spread a bout a teaspoon of jam on one cookie and top with another (like a sandwich). Repeat with remaining cookies. Make the icing, gradually stir milk into the powdered sugar until it is a spreadable consistency. Spread on top of the sandwiched cookies. Top each with half a cherry while the icing is still wet. |
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