JELLY-TOPPED SUGAR COOKIES

Jelly-Topped Sugar Cookies image

On busy days, I appreciate this fast-to-fix drop sugar cookie. Top each cookie with your favorite flavor of jam or jelly. -June Quinn, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup jam or jelly

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, extracts and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Coat bottom of a glass with cooking spray, then dip in sugar. Flatten cookies with prepared glass, redipping in sugar as needed. , Place 1/4 teaspoon jelly in the center of each cookie. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.