- Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpats. 
- In a stand mixer add the shortening and butter and mix well. 
- Add the sour cream and vanilla and mix until creamy. 
- Add the sweeteners and beat well. 
- Add the egg and beat until batter is light and fluffy. 
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until all mixed well. 
- Remove batter and make into a ball. 
- Place in refer for at least 30 min to chill. 
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
- Remove dough and cut in 1/2. 
- Roll dough onto a floured surface. 
- I like to use tapioca starch for this. 
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out shape.  
- Use a small circle cutter to cut hole in middle of one cookie. 
- Place on lined cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes. 
- Remove and repeat process. 
- Once cookies are cooled you can spread jam on one cookie and top with the cut out cookie. 
- Sprinkle icing sugar on cookies. 
- Enjoy!