RASPBERRY DREAMS

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I made variations to my friend's recipe to come up with this version. Family and friends look forward to me baking these each Christmas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 drop lemon juice
5-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 jar (12 ounces) red raspberry preserves
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 drop lemon juice
1 drop red food coloring, optional
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough into three portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are very lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For filling, spread raspberry preserves on the bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. , For icing, combine sugar, lemon juice, food coloring if desired, and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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Dambar Khang

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These raspberry dreams are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.

SrinonirS None

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I've never made raspberry dreams before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great!

LennyB

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These raspberry dreams are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing.

Asad Prince

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I love that these raspberry dreams can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.

Aneela Jabeen

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These raspberry dreams are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make them.

Nakilanda Cate

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I made these raspberry dreams for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!

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These raspberry dreams are a great way to use up leftover raspberries.

Lunghile Mabunda

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I've made these raspberry dreams several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ian Chauke

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These raspberry dreams are a bit too rich for my taste.

Lalit Budhathoki

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I love the combination of raspberries and white chocolate in these raspberry dreams. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.

Natush Ahmed

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These raspberry dreams are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my guests.

Marjan Bajwa

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I had some trouble finding fresh raspberries, so I used frozen ones instead. The raspberry dreams still turned out well, but I think they would have been even better with fresh raspberries.