Linzer Strips

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter and sugar in a large mixer bowl.
2. 2
   Add eggs and almond extract until well mixed.
3. 3
   Reduce speed to low when adding flour and ground nuts.
4. 4
   Divide dough into 8 equal parts.
5. 5
   Roll each part into an 8-inch log on a lightly floured surface.
6. 6
   Wrap in plastic food wrap; refrigerate until firm about 2 hours.
7. 7
   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
8. 8
   Place logs on cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Pat each log into 2-inch wide logs.
10. 10
    Press a 1-inch wide indentation lengthwise down the center of each strip using the back of a spoon.
11. 11
    Bake for 17-19 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
12. 12
    Spoon 2 tablespoons fruit spread into the indentation of each log; sprinkle with almond slices.
13. 13
    Cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces while cookies are still warm.
14. 14
    Cool completely on cookie sheet.