Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and essence in a small bowl until light and creamy. Sift flour over butter mixture, then add almond meal; Stir to combine. Using hands, shape dough into a ball.
2.Roll out dough between sheets of baking paper to 8mm thick. Using a 5.5cm star cookie cutter, cut out shapes. Place on prepared trays. Gather leftover dough into a ball. Roll to 8mm thick; cut out more shapes to make 24 in total. Chill for 15 minutes.
3.Bake for 8-10 minutes or until light golden. Cool on trays for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Sandwich 2 biscuits together using 1 teaspoon of jam. Serve dusted with icing sugar.
Make ahead: Cook biscuits a day ahead; store in an airtight container. Fill with jam just before serving. Try different flavours of jam.
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