Empire Cookies

Name: Empire Cookies
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter; 0.5 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 cup raspberry jam; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 0.25 teaspoon almond extract; 1 tablespoon hot water; 0.25 cup candied cherries, chopped

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Jam filled shortbread cookies have been a longtime favorite on Scottish and English tea tables. Now popular in Canada! Store in a covered tin.

Recipe by Marguerite

Updated on July 14, 2022

11

Servings:

12

Yield:

2 dozen

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Ingredients

½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup raspberry jam
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon hot water
¼ cup candied cherries, chopped

Directions

Cream butter. Add sugar, creaming well. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch rounds, and place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or until very lightly browned at edges. Cool thoroughly.
Spread half of the cookies with jam, and top with remaining cookies.
Combine confectioners' sugar, almond extract, and enough hot water to make a thin icing. Frost tops of cookies. Top each with a small piece of candied cherry.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266	Calories
8g	Fat
46g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 104mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 3g
Calcium 30mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 33mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.