I had used this recipe for several years during my huge Christmas cookie baking sessions.  I thought they were wonderful! I don't know-I dropped this recipe from my cookie list a few years ago-I guess I just forgot to put this on the list one year and then forgot them.  I  recently the recipe in a magazine and plan to make them again…….

Cranberry Lemon Sandwiches

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cream of tarter

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup dried cranberries

Filling:

2/3 cup cutter, softened

2 ¾  cups confectioners’ sugar

¼ cup milk

1 ¼  teaspoons grated lemon peel

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in vanilla.  Combine the flour, cream of tarter, peel and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in cranberries.  Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.  Roll into 1 inch balls.  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.  Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.

Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks to cool.  Combine filling ingredients in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth.  Spread on the bottom of half the cookies; top with remaining cookies to form a sandwich.  ENJOY!