Raspberry Gems
Author/Submitted by: Servings: 72 Categories:
Chocolate
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Christmas
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Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2
cups
All purpose flour 1
cup
Margarine or butter,
softened
1/2
cup
Dairy sour cream 1/3
cup
Raspberry spreadable fruit 3
tablespoons
Sugar 2/3
cup
Semisweet chocolate pieces 1
tablespoon
Shortening 1/4
cup
Finely chopped almonds
Directions:
Stir together flour, margarine or butter, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl, till thoroughly combined. Divide dough in half. Cover; chill for 3 hours.
Roll each half of dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 1-3/4 to 2 inch round cookie cutter cut dough.
Spread about 1/4 tsp. raspberry fruit on top of half of the cookies.
Top with remaining cookies.
Stir together sugar and 1 Tbsp. water. Brush over cookies. Place cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 oven for 15 to 20 minutes or till done. Remove cookies and cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan melt chocolate pieces and shortening over low heat till melted, stirring constantly. Dip one side of each of the cookies into melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with almonds. Cool until set. Makes about 72.
From: Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Cookies 1992 Shared By: Pat Stockett
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