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Linzer Cookies

This specialty cookie takes a little extra effort, but the results are sweet! They really help to make the holidays feel special. Jane Pearcy, Verona, Wisconsin

36 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups ground almonds
6 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add
eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the
flour, cocoa, salt and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture and
mix well. Stir in almonds. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to
handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness.
Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. From the center of
half of the cookies, cut out a 1-1/2-in. shape.
Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes
or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Spread the bottom of each solid cookie with 1/2 teaspoon jam.

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Linzer Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

Sprinkle cutout cookies with confectioners' sugar; carefully place
over jam. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie equals 161 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 82 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.