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Linzer Cookies

Prep Time

45 min

Servings

24

Cook Time

12 min

CookiesMedium

Linzer Cookies

Nutty sandwich cookies with jam peeking through a pretty cutout window.

1Ingredients

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24
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter and sugar; add egg and vanilla.

  2. 2

    Mix flour, almonds, cinnamon, salt; add to wet.

  3. 3

    Chill 2 hours.

  4. 4

    Roll out; cut rounds. Cut windows in half.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.

  6. 6

    Dust window cookies with powdered sugar.

  7. 7

    Spread jam on solid cookies; top with window cookies.

Baker's Tips

  • Chill dough well for easy handling
  • Any seedless jam works beautifully