Linzer Tarts

Ingredients

1 c blue bonnet margarine
1 c granuated sugar
2 c all purpose flour
1 c planters slivered almonds
1 t lemon peel
1/4 t cinnamon
3/8 c raspberry preserves
1/2 dough
1/8 thickness
2 1/2 round cookie cutter

Instructions

Reroll scraps to make additional rounds. Cut out 1/2" circles from centers of half the rounds. Repeat with remaining dough. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325'F. for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from sheets; cool on wire racks. Spread preserves on top of whole cookies. Top with cut-out cookies to make sandwiches. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Makes 2 dozen cookies.