Almond Butter Cookies (Sandwiched w/ Jam
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
3 cups ground almonds
1 cup sugar
1/2 pound unsalted butter (2 sticks)
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water
Recipe
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Combine ground almonds and sugar. Blend in butter. Add dry ingredients. Add water and blend well. Shape into 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.
Makes 5 dozen cookies.