Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F Slice cookies into 1/8 inch slices.
  2. To half the cookies, cut out centers using a small Christmas cookie cutter (or carefully use a sharp pointed knife to make a tree or simple design).
  3. To the other half, use a marble or small round item and indent a small well in the center, rolling almost to the edges with the marble.
  4. Place about 1/2 tsp of the plum preserves leaving the edges free of jam. Top with the cut out slices. Press edges to seal and sprinkle with the colored sugar crystals.
  5. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake aprox 8-10 minutes.