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              Almond Butter Cookies (Sandwiched with Jam)

Recipe By     : BAKERS' DOZEN  (BETH SETRAKIAN) SHOW #BD1A07
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    :
 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3      cups          ground almonds
  1      cup           sugar
    1/2  pound         unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  2      cups          unbleached allpurpose flour
  1      teaspoon      salt
  1      tablespoon    water

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 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 1/2 hour. Roll
out onto lightly floured board until approximately 1/4-inch thick. Cut
into desired shapes, and place on parchment covered baking sheet about
2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown. Cool. Sandwich with strained
or seedless jam (raspberry is great!) or chocolate ganache.

Yield: 5 dozen Sandwich Cookies


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