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Berry Linzer Cookies Recipe

Berry Linzer Cookies, made with ground almonds and filled with raspberry jam, are a traditional Austrian treat. These cookies are ideal for a variety of occasions, including afternoon tea and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

1/2 cup raspberry jam
Dust with confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg

Time Needed

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour and ground almonds.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix in the flour mixture gradually until just combined.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Using parchment paper, line a baking sheet.
Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Cut out cookies with a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Cut out the centres of half of the cookies with a smaller cookie cutter.
12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown, bake the cookies.
Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cover the solid cookies with raspberry jam, then top with the cut-out cookies.
Before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.