Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these classic Linzer Cookies, a beloved Austrian treat perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a sweet, jam-filled indulgence. These almond-infused cookies with a hint of cinnamon are sandwiched together with raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar, creating a beautiful and delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Filling:
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or preferred fruit preserves
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Creaming Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Adding Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combining Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chilling Dough: Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Baking Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out one portion of dough on a floured surface, cut out rounds, bake, cool, spread jam, and sandwich cookies.
Notes
- Use other fruit jams like apricot or strawberry for variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
