Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies. These charming treats bring together the nutty richness of almonds and the sweet tanginess of cherry preserves, creating a perfect balance for any occasion. With their stunning appearance and easy preparation, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, special events, or simply as a sweet snack. You don’t need to be an expert in cookie decorating; you can use any small cookie cutter to shape your dough. Whether served on a dessert platter or packaged as thoughtful gifts, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup salted roasted almonds
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
- Confectioners’ sugar for icing
Instructions
- Finely chop almonds in a food processor.
- Whisk together chopped almonds, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy; add egg and extracts.
- Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick dough forms.
- Chill dough for at least three hours before rolling out.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes or until lightly browned; cool completely on wire racks.
- Ice top cookies and assemble with cherry preserves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg