Jelly-Topped Sugar Cookies

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On busy days, I appreciate this fast-to-fix drop sugar cookie. Top each cookie with your favorite flavor of jam or jelly. --June Quinn, Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
21
Yield:
21 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup jelly or jam

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, oil, extracts and lemon peel until well blended. Beat in sugar (mixture will become thick). Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

  2. Spray the bottom of a glass with nonstick cooking spray, then dip in sugar. Flatten cookies with glass, redipping in sugar as needed. Place 1/4 teaspoon jelly in the center of each cookie. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.