RASPBERRY DREAM COOKIES

Raspberry Dream Cookies image

Provided by SteelerSue

Categories Dessert

Time 1h23m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 drop lemon juice
5 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry preserves (I used seedless)
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 drop raspberry extract (I used a bit more)
1 drop red food coloring (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon milk

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Add vanilla and lemon juice. Mix well.
Combine flour and salt and gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix well.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Divide dough into three portions.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to a 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut with a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter with crimped edges.
Place an inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 350º for 8-10 minutes until edges just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Spread raspberry jam on one cookie and top with another cookie to make a sandwich. Continue until all are sandwiches.
Combine icing ingredients until a drizzling consistency is achieved. Drizzle over cookies.