Linzer Tarts

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, add sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
2. 2
   Add dry ingredients and blend thoroughly.
3. 3
   Chill for about 1/2 an hour.
4. 4
   Roll out dough between 1/8 and 1/4 inch on a lightly floured surface.
5. 5
   Cut half of the dough with flower cookie cutter, and the other half with the same cutter, but with centers removed.
6. 6
   Bake each batch 6-10 minutes at 400 degrees, or until just golden brown.
7. 7
   Spread preserves on whole cookies (bottoms), and top with cutouts.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar until covered.