Raspberry Linzer Cookies

These are almond shortbread cookies with a raspberry jam center. They're sweet, crunchy, and absolutely delicious! They can be made in advance and assembled when ready to serve. Linzer cookies are traditional for Christmas and wonderful for Valentine's day or just because you crave spice and sweetness.

Ingredients:

For the cookie dough:

2 ½ cups (330g) all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup (225g) butter, at room temperature

⅔ cup (130g) sugar

1 egg, at room temperature

1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest

1 cup (100g) almond flour

Powdered sugar, for sprinkling before assembling

For the filling:

1 cup (300g) raspberry jam