Description
Delicate iced cherry almond linzer cookies bring European bakery charm to summer dessert tables. Delicate sandwich cookies with crimson cherry jam peek through powdered sugar-dusted cutout windows, promising sweet moments of pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Icing (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare baking workspace and tools, ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Thoroughly blend flour varieties, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry foundation.
- Whip butter and sugar using an electric mixer until achieving a voluminous, pale texture with soft peaks.
- Incorporate egg and almond extract into butter mixture, mixing until completely integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet components, gently kneading until a cohesive dough emerges.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to approximately 1/8 inch thickness, using circular cutters to create uniform shapes.
- Create decorative openings in half of the cookie rounds using smaller specialized cutters.
- Transfer cookie shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets, maintaining consistent spacing.
- Bake at 350°F for 11-13 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as doneness indicator.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks, preventing moisture accumulation.
- Spread cherry preserves generously on solid cookie bases, ensuring even coverage.
- Delicately position cut-out cookie tops, creating elegant sandwich presentations.
- Finish by dusting with powdered sugar or applying decorative icing for enhanced visual appeal.
Notes
- Precision matters when rolling dough to ensure consistent cookie thickness and even baking.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain sharp cookie edges.
- Experiment with different nut flours like hazelnut or pistachio for unique flavor variations.
- Use homemade or high-quality fruit preserves for a more vibrant and authentic taste profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg