Ribbon Cookies (By Donna B of Summerville of So. Ca

Name: Ribbon Cookies (By Donna B of Summerville of So. Carolina)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (softened); ½ cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon lemon extract; ½ teaspoon lemon rind (grated); 2 ½ cups flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup raspberry preserves (or flavor of choice, may use jam); ½ cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a bowl, cream together butter & sugar till well-blended.
3
Add egg yolk, vanilla, lemon extract & lemon rind.
4
Mix well.
5
In a 2nd bowl, combine flour & salt.
6
Gradually add flour mixture to sugar-butter mixture & blend well.
7
Shape dough into 3/4-in diameter ropes along the length of the baking sheets.
8
W/your finger, press a long groove into the middle of ea rope, being careful not to press all the way down to the baking sheet.
9
Bake 10 minutes.
10
Remove cookies from the oven & spoon preserves (or jam) in a thin line down the centers of the grooves.
11
Return to oven & bake 7-10 more minutes, till firm & light golden in color.
12
Combine confectioners sugar & milk; drizzle sugar mixture over hot cookies.
13
Immediately cut cookies at a 45 degree angle in 1-in lengths.
14
Let cool on baking sheets & then transfer to cooling racks.

914

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter (softened), ½ cup sugar, 1 egg yolk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Ribbon Cookies (By Donna B of Summerville of So. Carolina) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ribbon Cookies (By Donna B of Summerville of So. Carolina)

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