Strawberry Sandwich Cookies |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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Barbara Sessoyeff of Redwood Valley, California shares the recipe for yummy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies. Ingredients:
1 cup blanched almonds |
3/4 cup butter, softened |
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided |
1 egg |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
3 tablespoons strawberry jam |
Directions:
1. In a food processor, process almonds until ground; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the ground almonds.
2. Divide dough in half; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Cut lengthwise into three strips; cut each strip widthwise into six pieces. With a 3/4-in. round cutter, cut out a circle in the center of half of the pieces (discard circles).
4. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5. For glaze, combine lemon juice and remaining sugar; thinly spread over whole cookies. Top with cutout cookies; fill center with 1/2 teaspoon jam. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
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