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               Almond Butter Cookies (Sandwiched with Jam)

Recipe By     : Bakers' Dozen (Beth Setrakian) Show #BD1A07
Serving Size  : 60   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      c             Almonds -- ground
   1      c             Sugar
   1      c             Unsalted butter
   2      c             Unbleached allpurpose flour
   1      ts            Salt
   1      tb            Water

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine ground almonds and sugar. Blend in
butter. Add dry ingredients. Add water and blend well. Shape into a
flattened ball. Wrap in parchment and chill at least 30 minutes. Roll
out onto lightly floured board until approximately 1/4" thick. Cut
into desired shapes, and place on parchment covered baking sheet
about 2" apart. Bake until golden brown. Cool. Sandwich with strained
or seedless jam (raspberry is great!) or chocolate ganache.

Yield: 60 Cookies


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