Viennese Jam-Filled Cookies(Rich, Luscious Sandwich Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. ground blanched almonds
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces (1 c.)
1/2 c. raspberry jam
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds

Preparation

In a medium bowl combine flour and baking powder.
Set aside. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in ground almonds and lemon juice.
Gradually stir in flour mixture just until dough is smooth and forms a ball.
Shape in two 2-inch diameter rolls.
Wrap tight.
Chill 4 hours or until firm.