Filled Lemon Cookies

Directions

Cream butter; gradually add 1 cup powdered sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.

Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture, beating well.

Stir in lemon extract.

Flour hands, and shape dough into two 16-inch rolls; wrap in wax paper, and chill several hours.

Unwrap rolls, and cut into ¼ inch slices; place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 400℉ (200℃). for 8 minutes or until browned.

Cool on wire racks. Spoon filling on bottom side of half the cookies, spreading evenly.

Place a second cookie on top of filling, top side up, and sprinkle.