Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Name: Raspberry Linzer Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. butter; 1/4 c. sugar; 2 egg yolks; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; Grated rind of 1 lemon; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1/8 tsp. salt; FILLING:; 1/2 c. raspberry preserves; FROSTING:; 1 c. powdered sugar

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Ingredients

1/2 lb. butter
1/4 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Grated rind of 1 lemon
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/8 tsp. salt
FILLING:
1/2 c. raspberry preserves
FROSTING:
1 c. powdered sugar

Directions

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