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Classic Linzer Cookies

Close-up of a perfectly baked Linzer cookie filled with bright red jam and dusted with powdered sugar.
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Elegant almond-based sandwich cookies filled with jam, perfect for holidays and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds or hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup raspberry jam or other fruit jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground nuts, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the softened butter, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix with a wooden spoon or electric mixer on low speed until just combined and a dough forms. Do not overmix.
  3. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. Using cookie cutters, cut out shapes for the cookie bottoms and tops. For the tops, use a smaller cutter to create a window in the center of each cookie.
  7. Carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Repeat with the second disk of dough.
  10. Once cooled, spread jam on the flat side of the solid cookie bottoms.
  11. Dust the cut-out tops with powdered sugar.
  12. Place the dusted tops over the jam-filled bottoms to create sandwich cookies.

Notes

  • For best results, use finely ground nuts.
  • Chill the dough sufficiently to make it easier to handle.
  • Ensure your cookie cutters are sharp for clean cuts.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before assembling to prevent the jam from melting.
  • Raspberry jam is traditional, but apricot or strawberry jam also works well.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container for several days.

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