Easter Sugar Sandwich Cookies

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

2. 2

   Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Repeat with remaining dough. Using a small floured bunny- or chick-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the center of half of the cookies.

3. 3

   Place cookies and cutouts 1 in. apart on ungreased

4. 4

   . Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

5. 5

   Spread bottoms of the solid cookies with filling; place cookies with cutout centers over filling. Serve with cutouts.

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