HAZELNUT LINZER
COOKIES WITH RED
CURRANT JAM
Yields 24-36 sandwich cookies,
depending on size of cookie cutters
Though traditionally round, cutting linzer cookies into fun shapes
transforms the treats into holiday
gifts custom suited to the likes and
personalities of your favorite recipients. The cookies are crisp out of
the oven, but will soften once filled
with jam and stored. They can be
refrigerated in an airtight container
for up to a week, or frozen up to 3
weeks.
INGREDIENTS
¾ cup hazelnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
for rolling
¾ tsp cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread hazelnuts
on a rimmed baking sheet and bake on center
rack of oven for 15 minutes, or until skins
begin to split apart. Place warm nuts between
