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Split Seconds Cookies

January 24, 2018 by Judith Hannemann

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A beloved cookie for over 60 years. They originally from an old Pillsbury bake-off. They endure because they're tasty and very easy to make.

These split seconds cookies are so easy to make and your family will love them!

Split Seconds: Loved For Over 60 Years

This is a very old recipe that my family has made for years.

It originally came from an old Pillbury Bake-Off from 1955 or 1956 where it won best in class. This was a cookie my mom made often because it was quick, easy and delicious.

The fact that my mom made these attests to how good and easy they are. Mom was not a cookie maker. She said most cookies were too much fuss for what they were. Cakes, breads and pies were her specialty; she wasn’t “into” eating cookies either.

It’s interesting that I always loved making cookies–even the ones you have to fuss with–but pies are next to impossible for me. Obviously, on that score I didn’t inherit my mother’s talents!

A beloved cookie for over 60 years. They originally from an old Pillsbury bake-off. They endure because they're tasty and very easy to make.

Now The Flour

Since I’ve made these more times than I can count, I can offer advice on how to insure they come out well formed and pretty as a picture.

And that advice goes a little bit against what is usually preached when it comes to measuring flour–use the dip and sweep method. Yes, you heard that right.

Any time I made these where I stirred the flour to aerate it and lightly spooned it into the cup, they spread like crazy. Oh, they still tasted fine, but they looked like a toddler’s first baking attempt. Seriously! I adopted the “preferred” method of measuring but when I used it with this, it was a disaster. Your dough should be soft but have enough body to roll easily and not stick when you make the depression in the center.

For making the depression, I use the handle end of a knife as it works out beautifully and evenly. The center depression may look small but don’t be tempted to make it wider. It will widen when it bakes.

A beloved cookie for over 60 years. They originally from an old Pillsbury bake-off. They endure because they're tasty and very easy to make.

Extract Flavor

I use almond extract in these, especially when I’m using raspberry jam. It tastes lovely. But you can also use vanilla. Vanilla blends with any flavor jam you use.

The Recipe

 

A beloved cookie for over 60 years. They originally from an old Pillsbury bake-off. They endure because they're tasty and very easy to make.
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Split Seconds Cookies

Split seconds cookies are a delicious version of thumbprint cookies. A soft, cake-like cookie filled with jam.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, jam cookie, split seconds cookies, thumbprint cookies
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp almond extract OR vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour see NOTES
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup red jam raspberry, strawberry, etc.

Instructions

  • Prepare 2 cookie sheets by lining each with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Beat in the egg and extract.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, combining well.
  • Divide dough into 4 portions and roll each portion into a 12 x 3/4-inch log.
  • Place 2 logs on each cookie sheet about 4-inches apart.
  • Make a 1/2-inch depression down the center of each log. Fill each depression with red jam.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cookies just begin to get golden around the edges. Cool for 5 minutes then cut into 1-inch diagonals.

Notes

Use “dip & sweep” method for measuring the flour. I’ve made these countless times and dip & sweep produces the nicest looking cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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A beloved cookie for over 60 years. They originally from an old Pillsbury bake-off. They endure because they're tasty and very easy to make.
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  1. Carol Hawley says

    January 24, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    these cookies look delicious, can they be frozen?

    • Judith Hanneman says

      January 24, 2018 at 10:23 pm

      They never lasted that long with me LOL, but I imagine so because they’re a pretty solid butter cookie.

  2. Claudia Lamascolo says

    January 24, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    I am making these today can wait.. screw this diet! YUM!!!! xo hugs and thanks for all the tips!
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    • Judith Hanneman says

      January 24, 2018 at 10:24 pm

      Don’t be surprised if you finish the lot (I often do) because they’re addictive!!!

  3. Feestzaal says

    January 25, 2018 at 10:07 am

    Hey Judith! This split second cookies are really awesome. Can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

  4. Maureen says

    January 31, 2018 at 12:23 am

    What is the “dip and sweep” you speak about as in all my years of cooking… over 60 years… I have never heard that expression before but maybe it’s an American one.

    • Judith Hanneman says

      January 31, 2018 at 12:27 am

      Probably is American. You just put the measuring cup in the flour, scoop it up and level it off as opposed to lightly spooning it in the cup and leveling off.

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