Linzer Cookies

This classic, Linzer Cookies recipe is popular to make around the winter holidays and can easily be customized to any occasion and flavor with different jams, jellies, chocolate, nut butter, or curd fillings.

PREP TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES

 yield: 26 SANDWICH COOKIES total time: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

– 1 cup (150 grams) almond flour or almond meal (You can substitute the same amount of walnut flour/meal)

Ingredients

– 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) ground Saigon cinnamon

– 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) kosher or iodized salt

INSTRUCTIONS

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Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour/meal, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon, and stir until evenly combined.

INSTRUCTIONS

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Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. When the mixture is light and fluffy, add the vanilla extract, egg yolk, and zest. Beat for an additional 30 seconds or until combined.

INSTRUCTIONS

Add the Dry Ingredients to the Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, pause to scrape down the sides, if you need to, and continue until they are combined.

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