Fruit Tea Sandwiches

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter and sugar at high speed with electric mixture until creamy.
2. 2
   Add flour and salt, mixing well.
3. 3
   Add almond extract and eggs.
4. 4
   Beat at medium speed for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   (Necessary to get proper texture.)
6. 6
   Spoon batter into greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from pan and cool completely.
10. 10
    Cut cake with a 2-inch heart shaped cutter.
11. 11
    Spread 2 teaspoons preserves on half the hearts.
12. 12
    Cover with remaining hearts. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with mandarin orange sections. Yield:
13. 13
    16 to 18 sandwiches.