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Finished Quick Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies with cherry jam filling and powdered sugar.

Quick Cherry Almond Linzer Cookies Recipe with Few Ingredients

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These quick cherry almond linzer cookies are the perfect blend of nutty, buttery, and sweet flavors, with a luscious cherry jam center. Requiring just a handful of ingredients, this simple linzer cookie recipe delivers bakery-quality results in no time. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these easy linzer cookies will become a staple in your dessert repertoire.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cherry jam (or any preferred jam)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  2. Add the cold, cubed butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion between two sheets of parchment paper to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies, and a smaller cutter to create centers for half of them.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely. Spread cherry jam on the solid cookies, then top with the cut-out cookies. Dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Keep ingredients cold for flakier texture
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft to handle
  • Use quality cherry jam for best flavor
  • Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Austrian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg