Austrian Linzer Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
03 - 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
07 - 2/3 cup (67g) almond flour
08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Filling & Topping

10 - 1/3 cup (160g) raspberry jam
11 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# Instructions:

01 - Beat butter, sugars, and cinnamon until fluffy. Mix in vanilla. Whisk dry ingredients separately, then gradually combine with butter mixture.
02 - Form dough into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
03 - Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut 2.5-inch circles. Make heart cutouts in half the cookies. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
04 - Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes until edges are light golden. Cool completely.
05 - Dust cutout cookies with powdered sugar. Spread jam on whole cookies and sandwich with dusted tops.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made nut-free by replacing almond flour with extra cornstarch
02 - Dough can be made up to 5 days ahead
03 - Other fillings like chocolate ganache or Nutella work well