Jam-Filled Delight: Easy Linzer Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dairy-free butter (such as coconut oil or vegan margarine), softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes)

For the Filling:

• 1/2 cup gluten-free raspberry or strawberry jam

For Dusting:

• Confectioners' sugar (gluten-free)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Flax Egg: In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water to make a flax egg. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened dairy-free butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

5. Add Flax Egg: Add the flax egg to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.

6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

7. Chill Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

8. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour), roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

9. Cut Out Shapes: Use a round cookie cutter to cut out an even number of rounds. For half of them, use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out the centers, creating a "window."

10. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Assemble: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a thin layer of jam on the whole cookies. Place the "window" cookies on top, creating a sandwich.

12. Dust with Confectioners' Sugar: Dust the tops of the cookies with confectioners' sugar for a finishing touch.

Enjoy your gluten-free and dairy-free Linzer cookies!