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Linzer Cookies

Elegant Austrian sandwich cookies with ground nuts and a glimpse of jam through the window.

Mediumโฑ๏ธ 42 mins + chilling๐Ÿฝ๏ธ 24 sandwich cookies๐Ÿ”ฅ 120 cal
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๐Ÿฅ„ Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

๐Ÿ“ Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter and sugar.

  2. 2

    Add ground almonds.

  3. 3

    Mix in flour, cinnamon, salt, egg yolk, and vanilla.

  4. 4

    Chill dough 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Roll and cut equal pairs - cut window in half.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350ยฐF for 10-12 minutes.

  7. 7

    Cool, dust tops with powdered sugar.

  8. 8

    Spread jam on solid cookies, top with window cookies.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • โœ“Use very finely ground almonds.
  • โœ“Traditional shapes are rounds with heart or star windows.
  • โœ“Assemble same day for best texture.
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
42 mins + chilling

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