Monday, February 13, 2017

Cookie Crumbs: Show your love by baking a sweet treat for your valentine

We Energies Cookie Book recipes are perfect for celebrations of all kinds. No matter the occasion, you’ll find a recipe that’s just right.

Show your love by baking a sweet treat for your valentine. For a twist on the traditional cut-out cookie, try John McGivern’s Jelly Sandwich Cookies, which were featured in the 2016 book.



Jelly Sandwich Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 egg whites, lightly beaten

1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds

1/4 cup coarse sugar

1/4 cup red currant jelly

In mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar. Add egg; mix well. In separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Roll the other portion of dough to 1/8-inch thickness; cut with 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Using a 1-inch cookie cutter, cut a hole in middle; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Brush egg whites over cookies with holes; sprinkle with almonds and coarse sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool on wire cooling racks. Place about 1/2 teaspoon jelly in center of cookies without holes, then top with cookies with holes. Makes about 3 dozen.

Need some baking inspiration? Our Cookie Book archive has recipes dating back to the 1930s. Go online and find your new favorite today!

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