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Christmas Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies

Christmas Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies

Delightful and festive Christmas Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies, featuring a buttery base filled with cherry jam.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour essential for the structure of your cookies.
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar gives the cookies a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter use softened butter for a creamy, rich flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract adds a warm, nutty essence.
For the Filling
  • ½ cup Cherry jam choose a high-quality jam for the best flavor.
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar light dusting before serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie Cutters

Method
 

How to Make Christmas Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. Cream the softened unsalted butter with almond extract in another bowl until fluffy and pale.
  4. Combine the dry mixture with the creamed butter gradually, mixing until just well-combined.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  8. Spread a generous amount of cherry jam on half of the cookies and sandwich them with the remaining halves.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling. Optionally, drizzle with melted chocolate for added flair.

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