Austrian Linzer Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened.
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar.
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3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed.
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour.
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2/3 cup (67g) almond flour.
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1 tablespoon cornstarch.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1/3 cup (160g) raspberry jam.
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Powdered sugar for dusting.
# Instructions:
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Beat butter, sugars, and cinnamon until fluffy. Mix in vanilla. Whisk dry ingredients separately, then gradually combine with butter mixture.
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Form dough into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut 2.5-inch circles. Make heart cutouts in half the cookies. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
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Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes until edges are light golden. Cool completely.
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Dust cutout cookies with powdered sugar. Spread jam on whole cookies and sandwich with dusted tops.
# Notes:
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Can be made nut-free by replacing almond flour with extra cornstarch.
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Dough can be made up to 5 days ahead.
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Other fillings like chocolate ganache or Nutella work well.