STRAWBERRY SANDWICH COOKIES

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Barbara Sessoyeff of Redwood Valley, California shares the recipe for yummy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons strawberry jam

Steps:

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. , Divide dough in half; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., 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). , 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., For glaze, combine lemon juice and remaining sugar; thinly spread over whole cookies. Top with cutout cookies; fill center with 1/2 teaspoon jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.