JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS (MORMON) CHURCH - HOLIDAY BUTTONS

The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints better known as the Mormon Church was founded in the town I live in.  The first picture is of their church and the second their sign in front of the church.  The third and fourth pictures are of their Temple and sign.  Trees were in the way so it is hard to take pictures of.  Fifth picture is of Joseph Smith's home, the founder of the church.  The last picture is the building in which the first Book of Mormon was printed.

JEAN'S HOLIDAY BUTTONS

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups chocolate-hazelnut spread, divided
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Decors or decorating sugar

Beat butter, 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl with mixer at medium speed until well blended.  Add egg and almond extract, beat until well blended.  Combine flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to butter mixture, beating after each addition.  Divide dough into four pieces shape each piece into 7-inch log.  Wrap in plastic wrap, refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.  Cut dough into 3/8 inch thick slices; place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.  Poke four holes in each slice with toothpick or straw.

Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are set.  Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cook completely.

Spread 1 teaspoon chocolate-hazelnut spread on flat sides of half of cookies; top with remaining cookies.  Roll sides of sandwich cookies in decors.