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Empire Biscuits

SUBMITTED BY: Marcie PHOTO BY: S. Baxter

"This shortbread cookie is a traditional Scottish recipe. These are round cookies sandwiched with jam and topped off with a delicious icing and a cherry."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup raspberry preserves
  • 24 maraschino cherries
  • 8 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour until well blended. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into rounds using a cookie cutter.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Sandwich one teaspoon of jam between two cookies. Repeat with remaining cookies. In a medium bowl, gradually stir the milk into the confectioners' sugar until the icing is of a spreadable consistency. Spread on top of the sandwiched cookies. Top each cookie with half of a cherry while the icing is still wet.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BETH40
Kids really loved these cookies. Found that they took quite along time to make but well worth... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CASEYFACE3
Marcie, thanks for this recipe! I will be using this recipe for Christmas and any occassion. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JONZEZ4
These cookies are wonderful! I found the dough to be a little sticky to roll out, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by SANDY GIRL
Awsome recipe! exactly right! i advise you get a hand blender - the first time I tried it i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by VEM
Excellent cookie recipe! Takes a little time to prepare but well worth it! I have shared this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2007 by swimminash
This was a fabulous recipe! I made 96 for an international night at school and they were the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2004 by EMILYAMT
I was very excited when I found this recipe because I have very fond memories of Christmases... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by Marilee Denny
Absolutely delicious! The cookies just melt in your mouth. My kids loved them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by Phrizzie
My Irish husband absolutely loves these cookies. In fact, every St. Patrick's Day I use green...