Linzer Tart Cookies

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Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:2 hr 30 mins

Servings:24

Yield:24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Softened Butter
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 2 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry or Blackberry Jam
  • Powdered Sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees (F).

STEP 1
Cream butter, sugar and extract; gradually add flour and salt to mixer on low speed.

STEP 2
Divide dough in half; roll out one portion on a lightly floured surface to 1/8" thickness. Cut out 3" - 4" patterns using a floured cookie cutter or linzer set; arrange on a lightly buttered baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Cut out and remove a small center design using a mini cookie cutter 1 1/2" - 2" in size, from half of the cut-out cookies.

STEP 3
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

STEP 4
Spread the flat sides of the whole cookies with 1/2 tablespoon jam; lay the cut-out cookies flat-side down on top of the jam. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with powdered sugar. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen. With the remaining little mini cut-out cookies, make jam or frosting sandwiches.