BERRY-ALMOND SANDWICH COOKIES

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Almond shortbread cookies cradle a delightful berry filling for this Christmas cookie favorite. The recipe is undeniably good. -Helga Schlape, Florham Park, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups ground almonds
3/4 cup raspberry filling
Edible glitter or confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds. , On a heavily floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. With floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes. , Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., Spread 1 teaspoon raspberry filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Sprinkle with edible glitter or confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

raben thapa
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I'm not a big fan of almonds, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The berries are the star of the show.


Nathan Perea
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover berries.


Priya maraj
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Stephen Madu
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them all in one sitting!


Sajeeb King
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!


josephine kereopa
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Dilshani Rasanjali
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Azhar Bhatti
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of berries and almonds.