Easy Gluten-Free Linzer Cookies
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
(57)
Ingredients
Approximately 16 cookies
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (or any preferred jam)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Step 6
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 7
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
Step 8
Use a cookie cutter to cut out an even number of cookies. Use a smaller cutter to cut out shapes in the center of half of the cookies.
Step 9
Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 10
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 11
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 12
Spread a layer of jam on the whole cookies, then top with the cut-out cookies to make a sandwich.
Step 13
Dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.
Step 14
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Chef's notes
Ensure the dough is well chilled before rolling to make it easier to handle.
Feel free to use different jams or preserves for a variety of flavors.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
