Chocolate Linzer Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl combine flour, cocoa, cinnamon, sugar and almonds.
2. 2
   Toss lightly with a fork, add butter pieces.
3. 3
   Gather into a ball.
4. 4
   Wrap securely in plastic wrap and chill 4 to 5 hours.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. 6
   On lightly floured surface roll out half of dough.
7. 7
   Cut put rounds using a 3-inch round biscuit cutter.
8. 8
   With the remaining half of dough cut out rounds with the same cutter, but also cut a smaller circle(about3/4-inch) in the center, using a bottle cap.
9. 9
   Place both batches on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from cookie sheet and cool completely.
11. 11
    Spread plain cookies with jam and cover with a cookie with a whole in the center.
12. 12
    Sprinkle tops with confectioners' sugar.