Raspberry Logs

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat granulated sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon.

2. 2

   Stir in flour, walnuts, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate about 3 hours or until firm.

4. 4

   Heat oven to 375º.

5. 5

   Roll half of dough at a time into 12-inch square on floured cloth-covered surface. Cut into rectangles, 2 × 3 inches.

6. 6

   Spoon 1/2 teaspoon preserves along one 3-inch side of each rectangle to within 1/4 inch of edge.

7. 7

   Fold dough over preserves, beginning at 3-inch side. Seal edges with fork.

8. 8

   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.

10. 10

    Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

11. 11

    Roll in powdered sugar while warm.