Linzer Cookie

Directions

1. 1
   Mix butter, orange extract and sugar.
2. 2
   Stir in 1 cup of flour at a time, mixing well.
3. 3
   Chill the dough at least 2 hours.
4. 4
   Roll out 1/2 of dough on cookie sheet to 1/4 inch think and chill 30 more minutes.
5. 5
   Cut with the Linzer Cutter with an insert.
6. 6
   (Push plunger to release cookie if necessary.
7. 7
   ).
8. 8
   Remove excess dough and bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.
9. 9
   Roll out other half of dough on a second cookie sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Cut with Linzer Cutter with your choice of one of the 6 inserts in place.
11. 11
    Remove excess dough and bake 12 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool completely.
13. 13
    Dust tops with powdered sugar.
14. 14
    Spread about 2 teaspoon jam on each cookie bottom.
15. 15
    Place top over bottoms to create the sandwich effect.