Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these Christmas Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies. With their buttery, crumbly texture and a luscious cherry jam filling, these cookies are a festive delight. Each bite harmonizes rich almond flavor with the tartness of cherry, making them an irresistible addition to your holiday cookie platter. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying by the fire, these treats are sure to become a cherished family tradition.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup cherry jam
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in almond extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes, making cutouts in half of the cookies.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around edges. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread cherry jam on solid cookie bases, top with cutout cookies, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg