Instructions: In large bowl with electric mixer at high speed, beat margarine and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Stir in flour, almonds, lemon peel and cinnamon until blended. Cover; chill 2 hours.

Divide dough in half. On floured surface, roll out one half of dough to 1/8" thickness. Using 2 1/2" round cookie cutter, cut circles from dough. Reroll scraps to make additional rounds. Cut out 1/2" circles from centers of half the rounds. Repeat with remaining dough. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325F. for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Remove from sheets; cool on wire racks. Spread preserves on top of whole cookies. Top with cut-out cookies to make sandwiches. Dust with confectioners sugar.

Makes 2 dozen cookies.

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