Cutout Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies

Cutout Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies
Cutout Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 24. One serving contains 189 calories, 2g of protein, and 9g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes. Head to the store and pick up salt, butter, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape dough into a ball; chill for 1 hour or until firm.
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On a surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a 3-in. pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter.
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Cut a 1-1/2-in. pumpkin from the center of half the cookies and remove (set aside small pumpkin cutouts to bake separately).
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Place on greased baking sheets. Beat egg whites until frothy.
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Combine almonds and remaining sugar.
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Brush each cookie with egg whites; sprinkle with almond mixture.
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Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Remove immediately to wire racks to cool completely.
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Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons of apricot preserves on the bottoms of the solid cookies; place cookies with cutout centers, almond side up, over filling.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In50 m.
Servings24
Health Score0
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