RASPBERRY SWIRLS

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My mother-in-law shared the recipe for these old-fashioned cookies. Swirls of raspberry jam give them a yummy Yuletide twist. -Marcia Hostetter, Canton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large 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 jar (12 ounces) seedless raspberry jam
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. , Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Combine the jam, coconut and pecans; spread over rectangles. Carefully roll up, starting with the long ends, into tight jelly rolls. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate overnight or freeze for 2-3 hours. , Preheat oven to 375°. Cut into 1/4-in. slices; place on greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool cookies on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.