Desserts/vanilla Santa's sandwiches

Makes: About 22 large, 30 small

Active Time: 40 hour

Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

From: Better Homes and Gardens (http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/vanilla-santas-sandwiches/)

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 recipe Raspberry Filling, Desserts/raspberry_filling

Directions

Step 1

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In large mixing bowl beat butter on medium 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat well. Beat in egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Beat in as much flour as you can; stir in remaining by hand.

Step 2

Divide dough in half. Shape each half in a 7-inch log about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. (For small cookies, shape dough in 10-inch logs about 1 inch in diameter). Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Freeze 2 to 3 hours or until firm enough to slice.

Step 3

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut logs in 1/4-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until edges and tops of cookies are firm. Transfer to wire rack; cool completely.

Step 4

Spread the flat side of half the large cookies with 1 tablespoon Raspberry Filling (use 2 teaspoons filling for small cookies). Top with remaining cookies, flat sides to filling. Makes 22 large/30 small sandwiches.