Sparkling Starwiches

Yield:	1 Servings
Categories:	Morning, American

		FOR DOUGH
6	tb	Pure almond paste (about 4 ounces); at room temperature
2/3	c	Granulated sugar
3		Sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter; softened
1	ts	Vanilla
3 1/2	c	All-purpose flour
1/8	ts	Salt
		Parchment paper for lining baking sheet
2	lg	Egg whites
2	c	Sand or pearl sugar
1	c	Red-currant jelly
		Pure almond paste
		Sand or pearl sugar; see note, above