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Linzer Christmas Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the flour, ground almonds, and salt; set aside.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, then mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll and cut into rounds, cutting a small shape out of the center of half of them.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are just golden.
  8. Cool completely, dust cutout tops with powdered sugar, spread jam on the bottoms, and sandwich together.