Linzer Strips

Linzer Strips


1. Combine butter and sugar in a large mixer bowl.

2. Add eggs and almond extract until well mixed.

3. Reduce speed to low when adding flour and ground nuts.

4. Divide dough into 8 equal parts.

5. Roll each part into an 8-inch log on a lightly floured surface.

6. Wrap in plastic food wrap; refrigerate until firm about 2 hours.

7. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

8. Place logs on cookie sheets.

9. Pat each log into 2-inch wide logs.

10. Press a 1-inch wide indentation lengthwise down the center of each strip using the back of a spoon.

11. Bake for 17-19 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

12. Spoon 2 tablespoons fruit spread into the indentation of each log; sprinkle with almond slices.

13. Cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces while cookies are still warm.

14. Cool completely on cookie sheet.

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