Description
Delightful cherry almond linzer cookies bring European elegance to classic holiday baking. Sweet almond-infused dough and glossy cherry jam create a perfect pairing that delights palates and warms hearts with each delicate, festive bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Dough):
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) almond flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cherry jam
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all-purpose and almond flour in a mixing bowl, blending thoroughly to create a uniform mixture.
- Whip butter and sugar in a separate bowl until achieving a light, airy texture. Incorporate egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract, mixing until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the butter blend, kneading gently to form a cohesive dough.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and roll the dough to approximately ¼-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to shape the base cookies, then create matching top cookies with a smaller cutter to form center openings.
- Transfer the delicate cookie shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even spacing.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a subtle golden hue around the edges, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring they reach room temperature.
- Spread a generous layer of cherry jam on the whole cookie bases, carefully positioning the cut-out cookies on top.
- Finish by delicately dusting the assembled cookies with a light veil of powdered sugar, creating an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Swap almond flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the delicate texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent sticking and ensure cleaner cookie cut-outs.
- Use homemade or high-quality cherry preserves for richer, more authentic flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment between layers to maintain their delicate texture and prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 87 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg