Fruity Log Cookies

The weather is turning chilly by the day around here, so we know what that means... Fall is coming! Which also means...it's baking season! Time for cookies :) But really, when is it ever NOT time for cookies?! I found a jar of fig preserves in the peanut butter/jelly section at the store along with a jar of lemon curd. So that is what we tried although you could use just about any kind of jelly or jam you think sounds good.


Fruity Log Cookies

1/3 cup sugar
5 tbsp. butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 large egg white
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
about 1/3 cup of fruit jam/preserves
(for glaze)1/2 cup powdered sugar & 1/4 tsp. vanilla & few drops water

1. Preheat oven to 375*.
2. Beat sugar and butter with a mixer at med. speed until well-blended. Add 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla and egg white; beat well.
3. In separate small bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, b.powder and salt. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, stirring until well-blended.
4. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Dive into 2 portions. Roll each portion into a 12-inch log. Place each log on a baking-sheet lined with parchment paper. Form a 'trough' down each log using the handle of a wooden spoon or your index finger. Spoon fruit down the center.
5. Bake at 375* for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and set on cooling rack.
6. Combine powdered sugar, vanilla and a few drops of water; stir well. Drizzle over warm logs. Immediately cut logs into diagonal slices (12 each); don't separate slices. Let cool 10 minutes; separate slices. Move them onto wire racks to cool completely.

Yield: 2 dozen


Enjoy! :) These are fantastic with a cup of tea or coffee :)