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easy vegan linzer cookies

Linzer Cookies — Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free

Linzer cookies are the epitome of elegance and tradition, making them a perfect addition to your festive table.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 ¾ cups almond flour
  • 1 ¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup vegan butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract optional, but highly recommended
For the filling
  • ½ cup raspberry or strawberry jam ensure it’s vegan and sugar-free, if preferred
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice to brighten the jam, optional
For garnish
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Start by mixing the dry ingredients in a large bowl: almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly combined.
  2. Next, add the softened vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Use a spatula to mix everything until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too crumbly, add 1–2 teaspoons of cold water until it comes together.
Chill the Dough
  1. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes. Chilling ensures the dough is firm and easier to roll out without sticking.
Preheat the Oven
  1. While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Roll and Cut the Dough
  1. Remove the dough from the fridge and place it between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll it out to about ¼-inch thickness.
  2. Use a round or scalloped cookie cutter to cut out as many cookies as possible. For half the cookies, use a smaller cutter (like a star or heart) to create a window in the center. These will be the tops of your Linzer cookies.
  3. Gather the scraps, re-roll the dough, and repeat until all the dough is used.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small gap between them. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
  2. Once baked, let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. They’ll firm up as they cool.
Prepare the Jam Filling
  1. While the cookies cool, warm the jam in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the lemon juice if desired, and stir until the jam is smooth and spreadable. Let it cool slightly.
Assemble the Cookies
  1. Spread a small dollop of jam onto the flat side of each bottom cookie. Gently press the top cookie (the one with the cut-out) onto the jam, creating a sandwich.
  2. Dust the finished cookies with powdered sugar for a snowy, festive touch.