Vanocni Cukrovi (Czech Susenky Christmas Cookies)
A versatile Czech cookie recipe, known as susenky or vanocni cukrovi for Christmas, can be adapted into various treats.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs and vanilla.
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Add flour to form a smooth dough, then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Roll half of the chilled dough between parchment paper to 1/8 to 3/16-inch thick and cut various shapes, placing cookies 1/2-inch apart.
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For sandwiched cookies, cut an even number of plain cookies and an equal number of same-shaped cookies with a small window.
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Place parchment paper with cut cookies on a sheet pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until light but baked through.
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Cool completely, then repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate excess dough.
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If sandwiching, sprinkle confectioner's sugar on window cookies, spread jam or filling on plain cookies, and assemble.