Almond Berry Cookies

1 lb butter

1 c white sugar

4 c flour

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 LB ground almonds

Raspberry jam

Note:  this is a recipe from my Grandmother.  While the ingredients were written down, the instructions were lost along the way. The first time I make this, I will further refine.

1. Pre-heat oven to 350
2. Cream first 5 ingredients together 
3. Refrigerate dough until firm
4. Roll out on floured surface
5. Cut out shapes with a tiny cookie cutter
6. Bake until golden brown
7. Let cool slightly
8. Put two cookies together with raspberry jam in the center
9. Roll in white sugar

from Elaine Moseman via Linda Lawrence