Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 500g
- Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes: 250g
- Powdered sugar: 200g
- Almond flour: 200g
- Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- Eggs: 2, beaten
- Raspberry jam: 500g
- Almond slices for garnish (optional): 50g
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and almond flour.
- Add the butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or two forks to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the vanilla extract and half of the beaten eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out round cookies.
- Repeat steps 6-7 with the remaining dough.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out a circle from the center of half of the cookies.
- Brush the edges of the cookies with the remaining beaten egg.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Spread raspberry jam in the center of the cookies with holes.
- Sandwich the cookies together.
- Sprinkle with almond slices for garnish, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 40mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Delicate and shortbread-like texture
- Sweet and tart flavor combination
- Perfect for tea time or as an after-dinner treat
- Austrian-inspired with a modern twist
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The raspberry jam filling is the perfect complement to the buttery cookie." - Sarah M.
- "I love the combination of flavors and textures in these cookies. They're crispy and flavorful, with a sweet and tart filling." - Tom H.
- "I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! They're easy to make and look so elegant." - Emily G.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use cold butter for a flakier cookie.
- Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- If the jam leaks out while baking, trim the edges of the cookies before serving.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
