Description
These Raspberry Linzer Cookies are a delightful gluten-free treat combining almond, oat, and gluten-free flours to create a tender, flavorful cookie. Filled with sweet and tangy raspberry jam and lightly flavored with fresh lemon zest and vanilla, these cookies are perfect for festive occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Oat Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 Organic Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Filling
- 1 cup Raspberry Jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) to ensure it’s ready for baking once the cookies are shaped.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups almond flour, 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour, 2 cups oat flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until evenly blended.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 organic eggs, 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and smooth. Then, incorporate the zest of 2 tablespoons lemon and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for aromatic flavor.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a consistent dough forms. It might be slightly sticky but should hold together well.
- Chill the dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. This step helps the dough firm up for easier rolling and cutting.
- Roll and cut cookies: Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes, ensuring half the cookies have a cutout center for the jam.
- Bake cookies: Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack to maintain crispness.
- Assemble Linzer cookies: Spread about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam on the flat side of a whole cookie, then gently press a cutout cookie on top to sandwich the jam filling.
- Optional finishing touch: Dust the assembled cookies with powdered sugar for a classic Linzer cookie appearance and additional sweetness.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough is crucial for easier handling and to preserve the cookie shape during baking.
- Use fresh lemon zest for the best vibrant citrus flavor.
- For a different flavor profile, you can substitute raspberry jam with apricot or strawberry jam.
- Make sure cookies are completely cool before assembling to prevent the jam from melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Raspberry Linzer Cookies, Gluten-Free Cookies, Almond Flour Cookies, Raspberry Jam Cookies, Lemon Zest Cookies
