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Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies
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These Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies are a delightful sandwich cookie perfect for holidays. They feature a tender almond cookie with a sweet cherry jam filling, shaped into hearts for a festive touch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cherry jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies. For half of the cookies, use a smaller heart cutter to create a cutout in the center.
  9. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. 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.
  11. Once cooled, spread cherry jam on the solid cookies.
  12. Top with the cookies that have a heart cutout.
  13. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter is truly softened for the best creaming results.
  • Chilling the dough is crucial for easy handling and to prevent spreading during baking.
  • You can substitute raspberry jam or another favorite fruit preserve for the cherry jam.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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