Tender Nut-Free Linzer Cookies

Easy and Healthy 

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The buttery, tender, nut-free linzer cookies are filled with raspberry jam and generously dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect with a cup of tea and a good book!

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unsalted butter

sugar

 lemon zest

egg yolks

raspberry preserves

Ingredients

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Beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon zest.

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Continue to beat and add the egg yolks, one at time, beating after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.

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Add the salt and flour and beat on low just until the dough comes together. Don't over-mix.

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Scrape the dough out of the bowl and form into a large, flat disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least one hour.

Be sure to dust the tops with powdered sugar before making the sandwiches so the jam centers remain shiny.

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