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Linzer Cookies Recipe

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These classic Linzer Cookies are delicate, buttery almond-flavored sandwich cookies filled with your favorite jam and dusted with powdered sugar. Made with a combination of all-purpose and almond flour, they have a tender crumb and a lovely nutty aroma, perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (128g) almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup (138g) sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Additional

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Jam, any flavor, for filling

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt, then set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature unsalted butter and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy.
  3. Add Flavorings and Egg: Mix in the vanilla extract, almond extract, egg, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Chill Dough: Shape the dough into a disk about 1 inch thick, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour until firm.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Roll Out Dough: Roll the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thickness. This method prevents the dough from drying out and keeps the workspace tidy.
  8. Cut Cookie Shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut shapes from the dough, making half plain and half with cutouts for the cookie tops. To make cutting easier, freeze the rolled dough for about 5 minutes before cutting. Re-roll scraps as needed to use all dough.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies on the prepared sheets for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just start to turn golden. Baking time may vary depending on cookie size and thickness.
  10. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Assemble Linzer Cookies: Dust the cookies with cutouts with powdered sugar. Spread jam on each solid cookie base, then sandwich with a cutout cookie on top.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature butter to achieve a smooth creaming process.
  • Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading and helps in easy cookie cutting.
  • Keep an eye on the baking time as cookies can burn quickly due to their thinness.
  • Feel free to use any jam flavor such as raspberry, apricot, or strawberry based on preference.
  • Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Keywords: Linzer cookies, almond cookies, jam filled cookies, buttery cookies, holiday cookies, sandwich cookies

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