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In a bowl of an electric mixer, mix the butter (room temperature) until creamy
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Add the powdered sugar and mix.
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Than add in the same bowl, the egg yolks, vanilla extract, lemon or orange zest and mix for 2 minutes.
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Add the almonds flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt.
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Mix!
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Finally add the flour all at once.
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Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together.
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Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk.
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Wrap in plastic and pit it in the fridge for 20 minutes.
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Roll the dough 1/4 inch and cut 2 3/4 inch rounds with a plain or fluted cutter.
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With 1/2 of the rounds, cut a hole from the middle of each round with a heart or round small shape.
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I cut them with a star shape..
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Place all the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and chill for 15 minutes.
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Bake the cookies until the edges begin to brown.
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Allow to cool to room temperature.
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Spread apricot or strawberry jam on the flat side of each solid cookie.
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Dust the top of cut-out cookies with powdered sugar and press the flat sides together with the raspberry jam in the middle and the powdered sugar on the top
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Enjoy them with your family!
