Lemon Blueberry Fans

Lemon extract and blueberry jam make the perfect sweet and sour combination for these eye-catching shaped cookies. The recipe will be the hit of your Christmas party.


Lemon Blueberry Fans

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Servings: about 54 cookies
Prep Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 2 hrs 8 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  cup
    butter, softened
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  • 1  3-ounce package
    cream cheese, softened
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  • 1  cup
    granulated sugar
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1  teaspoon
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1  teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    lemon extract
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  • 2  tablespoons
    cornstarch
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  • 2-1/2  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2/3  cup
    blueberry or raspberry jam or preserves
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    Finely shredded lemon peel (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a very large bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and salt. Beat until light and fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in the 1 teaspoon lemon peel, the vanilla, and lemon extract until combined. Beat in cornstarch. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
2.
Preheat oven to 375 F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the dough portions to an 1/8-inch thickness. Using a round 2-1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut out dough. Place dough rounds 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3.
Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the jam onto the center of each round. To shape fans, bring opposite sides of each dough circle up over the jam and pinch them together where they meet, forming a point at one end.
4.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool. Repeat with the remaining dough portions. If desired, sprinkle cookies with additional lemon peel before serving. Makes about 54 cookies.
5.
To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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