Empire Cookies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Cream butter. Add sugar, creaming well. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch rounds, and place on ungreased baking sheets.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or until very lightly browned at edges. Cool thoroughly.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Spread half of the cookies with jam, and top with remaining cookies.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Combine confectioners' sugar, almond extract, and enough hot water to make a thin icing. Frost tops of cookies. Top each with a small piece of candied cherry.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)