Almond Butter Cookies Sandwiches

3 c Ground almonds

1 c Sugar

1/2 lb Unsalted butter

2 c Unbleached all-purpose flour

1 ts Salt

1 tb 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 BAKERS' DOZEN SHOW #BD1A07 Copyright, 1996, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved
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