Linzer Sandwich Cookies

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   Combine butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, almond flavoring and salt in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy.

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   Add flour; beat at low speed until well mixed.

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   Divide dough in half.

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   Shape each half into a ball; flatten slightly.

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   Wrap each in plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm.

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   Heat oven to 350F.

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   Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/4-inch thickness.

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   Cut with 2-inch cookie cutters.

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   Cut out center from half of cookies using smaller decorative cookie cutter.

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    Place cookies, 1 inch apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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    Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

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    Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.

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    Cool completely.

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    Place cooled cookies with center cut-out onto waxed paper; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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    Decorate with small candies attached with decorator gel, if desired.

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    Spread bottom-side of cookies without cut-out with 1/4 teaspoon jam.

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    Top with center cut-out cookie, powdered sugar-side up.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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