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Gluten Free Linzer Cookies

These gluten free Linzer cookies are a stunning holiday treat with a buttery, nutty flavor and a peek of raspberry jam. Perfect for gifting or impressing guests.
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Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • cookie cutters
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Blanched Almond Flour
  • 1 cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg Yolk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 cup Seedless Raspberry Jam
  • Powdered Sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the blanched almond flour, gluten free 1-to-1 baking flour, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes, until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon zest until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough in half, flatten each piece into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out one disc of dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets. These will be the bottom cookies. Repeat with the second disc, but use a smaller cutter to cut out a window in the center of each. These will be the tops.
  • Bake all cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just barely golden. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust the window cookies generously with powdered sugar. Spread about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam on each solid bottom cookie, then gently press a powdered sugar window cookie on top to form sandwiches.
  • Let the assembled cookies set for 15 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: gluten-free, holiday cookies, linzer cookies, raspberry jam cookies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 18 cookies

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g
Calories: 178kcal
Cost: $10