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.
