Iced Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies Recipe
These Iced Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic Linzer recipe. Featuring a buttery almond cookie dough and a sweet cherry filling, they’re the perfect treat for any season. With layers of flavor and a beautiful iced top, these cookies are both tasty and visually stunning. Perfect for holiday baking or special occasions, this recipe combines cherry and almond to create an unforgettable dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves (or cherry jam)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Icing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining until dough forms.
- Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into rounds. Cut a small shape in the center of half of the rounds.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool, then spread cherry preserves on the solid cookies and sandwich with the cut-out tops.
- Dust with powdered sugar or ice cookies if desired.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before assembling to prevent preserves from melting.
- Substitute cherry preserves with your favorite fruit jam for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg