These are a traditional Scottish cookie-very spicy and not too sweet. They are a treat for the grown-ups, too. Wonderful with a nice mug of tea. Yum!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup milk, or as needed
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, cream together 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one a time, mixing well after each one. Combine the flour, baking powder, allspice and cinnamon; stir into the batter until blended. The dough will be very stiff.
Step 3
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into circles using a juice glass or cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Step 4
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges start to brown lightly. Cool cookies on wire racks for at least 15 minutes.
Step 5
While cookies cool, make the frosting. Beat the butter and salt together until soft, then gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth and light.
Step 6
Spread strawberry jam onto one side of a cookie, then top with another cookie to make a jam sandwich. Spread frosting on top, and place a maraschino cherry half in the center before the frosting sets. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 18 | |
Calories 322 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat7g | 34% |
Cholesterol48mg | 16% |
Sodium155mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars37g | |
Protein3g | |
Calcium58mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 5% |
Potassium66mg | 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.
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