Linzer Cookies

Linzer cookies are a classic Austrian treat made with a buttery almond dough and filled with raspberry jam.

Ingredients - Serves 24

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Using a round cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out the centers of half of the cookies.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
Spread a teaspoon of raspberry jam on the solid cookies, then top with the cut-out cookies.
Dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.