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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 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, jam cookie, split seconds cookies, thumbprint cookies
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 63kcal

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