Raspberry Linzer Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c butter, softened
2 c white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 c all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoons salt
Student-Made Red Raspberry Fruit Spread
Powder Sugar

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth
Beat in eggs and vanilla
Stir in flour, baking powder, salt
Cover and chill dough for appr. 1 hour (or overnight)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
Cut into any shape (for a result, as shown above, cut out a 'window' in every other cookie to create a sweet cookie sandwich)
Place cookies 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets
Bake 6 to 8 minutes
Cool completely

Add Student Made Red Raspberry Fruit Spread and a dusting of powder sugar for a delicious dessert!