Holiday Holly Berry Cookies

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 2-inch round cookie cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Spread jam on half of the cookies; top each with another cookie.

In a small mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cookies.

Decorate with red-hots before glaze is set. Let dry.

Using a small new paintbrush and green food coloring, paint holly leaves on cookies.