Chocolate Almond Linzer Cookies



With these delectable linzer cookies, you can indulge in the delectable combination of chocolate and almond. The rich cocoa-infused dough complements the sweet and tangy raspberry or strawberry jam filling perfectly.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms

Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape them into flat disks, and wrap them in plastic wrap

Refrigerate the dough disks for at least 1 hour or until firm

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the chilled dough disks to about 1/4 inch thickness

Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out as many cookies as possible, and place them on the prepared baking sheets

Use a smaller cookie cutter or a piping tip to cut out a smaller shape in the center of half of the cookies

These will be the tops of the linzer cookies

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely

Once the cookies are cooled, spread a thin layer of raspberry or strawberry jam on the flat sides of the solid cookies the ones without the centers cut out

Dust the tops the ones with the centers cut out with powdered sugar

Place the dusted tops on the jam-covered cookies to create the linzer cookie sandwiches

Enjoy your delicious chocolate almond linzer cookies!


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