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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.