SPLIT SECONDS

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This is an interesting dessert. I am not sure if you'd call them cookies, cakes or bars but they would be lovely with tea or coffee. They are delicious jam filled sweet treats. I found these in an old cook book and am not sure where the name comes in :)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup of your favorite jelly or 1/3 cup jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine first 3 ingredients.
  • Blend in butter, egg and vanilla to form a dough.
  • Place on lightly floured surface and divide dough into 4 pieces.
  • Shape each piece into a 13 inch long rope, 3/4 inches thick.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheets, 4 inches apart and 2 inches from the edge of sheets.
  • Make a 1/4 inch deep depression down the center of each rope with a butter knife handle.
  • Fill depression with jam or jelly.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown.
  • While still warm, cut diagonally into bars and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

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