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Add the remaining 1 3/4 cups flour and salt, pulse to just combine, and set aside.”,”image”:{“id”:”2f3aed5cdf9efe8fde9cb196e8ce5ff16919d0b1″,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2016-11-20T18:56:38.871-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-11-20T18:56:38.871-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”HT_Linzer_28498_.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”adf52a549a747c8b48e3fa4429f9ea8946848e38″,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eCream the butter and sugar:\u003c/b\u003e In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy and lightened in color, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, use an electric hand mixer and a large bowl.)”,”image”:{“id”:”adf52a549a747c8b48e3fa4429f9ea8946848e38″,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2016-11-20T18:56:39.010-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-11-20T18:56:39.010-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”HT_Linzer_28485_.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”3278d00878cc7ff96ef1013b2ba5f6c33eba4f35″,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eAdd the egg and vanilla:\u003c/b\u003e Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the egg and vanilla, return the mixer to medium speed, and beat until well combined, about 1 minute.”,”image”:{“id”:”3278d00878cc7ff96ef1013b2ba5f6c33eba4f35″,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2016-11-20T18:56:39.005-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-11-20T18:56:39.005-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”HT_Linzer_28491_.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”4314229069054f95b9fd9ac854ea6f54d3bcd6dd”,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eAdd the flour:\u003c/b\u003e Stop again and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just incorporated, about 30 seconds.”,”image”:{“id”:”4314229069054f95b9fd9ac854ea6f54d3bcd6dd”,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2016-11-20T18:56:39.064-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-11-20T18:56:39.064-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”HT_Linzer_28514_.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”36777fbd7c6d734413876400336d0f86d41dc4f4″,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eDivide the dough:\u003c/b\u003e Remove the bowl from the mixer and give the dough a few stirs with a rubber spatula, scraping the bottom of the bowl, to ensure that all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions, about 4 1/2 ounces each.”,”image”:{“id”:”36777fbd7c6d734413876400336d0f86d41dc4f4″,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2016-11-20T18:58:01.078-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-11-20T18:58:01.078-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”HT_Linzer_28518_.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”e76adec858116099cc7c283c37bec864c9a608f2″,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eChill the dough:\u003c/b\u003e Press each piece of dough into a 5 by 7-inch rectangle. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.”,”image”:{“id”:”e76adec858116099cc7c283c37bec864c9a608f2″,”width”:5760,”height”:3840,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2016-11-20T18:57:34.207-05:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-11-20T18:57:34.207-05:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”HT_Linzer_28521_.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”1bf5b7e3244cc1cd21d83cdbaefb09f3e15bcf2b”,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eRoll the dough:\u003c/b\u003e Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap. Sandwich the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll out to 1/4-inch thick.”,”image”:{“id”:”1bf5b7e3244cc1cd21d83cdbaefb09f3e15bcf2b”,”width”:3000,”height”:2000,”format”:”JPEG”,”created_by_id”:757,”updated_by_id”:null,”created_at”:”2016-10-27T11:34:28.313-04:00″,”updated_at”:”2016-10-27T11:34:28.313-04:00″,”credit_style”:”external”,”credit_author_id”:757,”credit_name”:”Lauren Volo”,”credit_url”:”http://www.laurenvolo.com”,”credit_email”:””,”credit_custom”:””,”credit_license”:””,”credit_linked_post_id”:null,”focus_x”:null,”focus_y”:null,”filename”:”_HT_GlutenFreeCrust_22469Custom-Name.jpg”,”alt_text”:null,”exclude_from_color_search”:false,”crop”:null,”ancestor”:null}},{“image_id”:”27d5883abb1e9ddbce29a265bc959545ec4d6b52″,”caption”:”\u003cb\u003eCut the cookie bottoms:\u003c/b\u003e Use a 2-inch fluted round cutter to cut as many rounds from the dough as possible. Place 12 rounds on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes. 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Linzer cookies might look like another pretty sandwich cookie, but these sweet-tart cookies have a rich, tender crumb, thanks to a nearly invisible ingredient.
Almonds turned into almond flour make an everyday sugar cookie dough a tender, melt-in-your-mouth treat, fragrant with the warm notes of toasted nuts. Two cookies serve as the bookends to the sweet and sticky jam of your choice to transform into a holiday cookie made for customization. So if you can toast some nuts and roll out a cookie dough, you can easily turn out these stunning cookies like a holiday baking pro.
