Christmas Sandwich Cookies Recipe



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Christmas Sandwich Cookies

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"My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these lovely melt-in-your-mouth cookies," remarks Elizabeth Klager of St. Catharines, Ontario. "They're a Christmas tradition at our house."

SERVINGS: 24

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoon milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING:
  • 5 tablespoons raspberry jam
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring
  • Red candied cherries and colored sprinkles

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar and milk. Combine flour, cornstarch and salt; add to the creamed mixture, beating just until dough forms a ball.
    On a lightly floured surface, knead 20 times. Roll out 3/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
    Bake at 350° for 12-13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Spread jam over the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.
    In a mixing bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and food coloring. Pipe frosting in tree shapes or other decorations on cookies. Garnish with candied cherries and sprinkles. Yield: 2 dozen.


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