Vanilla Baci Di Dama

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl combine the flour and almond meal until well combined and set aside.
3. 3
   Place butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and cream together using a hand mixer. Beat until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add the vanilla and continue to beat for another minute.
5. 5
   Using a wooden spoon, begin stirring in the flour mixture and stir until thoroughly blended and dough has formed.
6. 6
   Pat dough into a flat disc, wrap with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
7. 7
   Roll out teaspoon sized balls of dough and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment, slightly pressing down to create a flat top on each cookie.
8. 8
   Bake cookies for about 12-15 minutes or until fully baked and color barely begins to show. Set aside and allow to cool.
9. 9
   For the frosting: In a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
10. 10
    Begin adding the powdered sugar until fully combined.
11. 11
    Pipe or spoon a small amount of frosting onto the underside of a cookie and seal with another cookie, creating a small vanilla cookie sandwich.
12. 12
    Repeat with remaining cookies and frosting and serve.