Linzer Augen Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft butter or margarine
3/4 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Mix ingredients together in bowl; chill for 1 hour.
Remove; shape into large or small marble-size balls in the palm of your hands.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Make a depression in each with your index finger, fill with a bit of thick jam (apricot, plum or raspberry).
Bake in hot oven at 400\u00b0 for about 8 minutes or until delicately browned. Remove from sheet while still warm.
Cool (on racks for best results), then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Store in airtight containers; keep in cool place.
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