Linzer Cookies
Delightful Austrian almond cookies with a fruity filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves (jam of your choice)
- pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds, ground cinnamon, and pinch of salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the creamed mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Shaping and Baking
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters, and create holes in half of the cookies.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Assembly
- Spread fruit preserves on the solid cookies and top them with the cut-out cookies.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. They can be frozen for up to three months.