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Cherry almond Linzer cookies
Husnain Ali

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.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 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

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract until combined.
  3. Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt, then mix into butter mixture to form dough.
  4. Chill dough for 30–45 minutes until firm.
  5. Roll dough and cut cookies, cutting centers from half of them.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Cool cookies completely before assembling.
  8. Spread cherry jam on whole cookies and top with cut-out cookies.
  9. 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.

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