Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies Recipe
Classic buttery sandwich cookies with a delicate almond flavor.Filled with sweet-tart cherry jam and dusted with powdered sugar.Perfect for holidays, tea parties, or elegant homemade gifting.Crisp, nutty, and beautifully festive in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup cherry jam or preserves
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract until combined.
- Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt, then mix into butter mixture to form dough.
- Chill dough for 30–45 minutes until firm.
- Roll dough and cut cookies, cutting centers from half of them.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool cookies completely before assembling.
- Spread cherry jam on whole cookies and top with cut-out cookies.
- Dust tops with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chilled dough prevents cookies from spreading during baking.
- Use different cookie-cutter shapes for festive variations.
- Jam can be substituted with raspberry or strawberry preserves.
- Store assembled cookies in airtight containers for freshness.