Cookies in some parts of Europe are called "biscuits," so don't be misled by the name! This recipe was passed down from my husband's grandma to his mom to me, and I've never met anyone yet who didn't like these cookies.
~Kate Boyer Brown
Cookies:
2 1/2 c. flour
7 oz. shortening (can use half butter or margarine)
2/3 c. sugar
1 egg
Roll or pat dough into circle; cut out cookies (approx. 1/4" thickness). Cut into small circles or other shapes (I use hearts for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, etc.!). Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.
Icing:
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
approximately 2 Tbsp. milk (more or less to make right consistency so you can swirl it onto the cookie from a spoon)
Beat icing ingredients with wire whisk until smooth.
Spread raspberry jelly onto one cookie. Top with second cookie to make a sandwich cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies. Ice cookies, and if desired, garnish with sprinkles or maraschino cherries.
Notes: Cookies freeze well. Also, I have substituted lemon extract for the vanilla in the cookies and icing ~ very good!
Makes about 3 dozen cookies, depending on size of cookie cutter you use.
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