Linzer Cookies Recipe

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Linzer Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well; stir in ground almonds, mixing well.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Roll one-fourth of dough to 1/4- inch thickness between two pieces of waxed paper, keeping remaining dough chilled until ready to use.
  4. Cut with a fluted 2-inch round cutter; place half of cookies on lightly greased cookie sheets. Cut centers from remaining cookies, using a 3/4- inch round cutter; place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
  5. Spread a small amount of jam on the bottom of each solid cookie. Top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches. Sift powdered sugar over tops of cookies. Fill cut-outs with jam. Store in airtight containers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5399.1 Kcal (22605 kJ)
Calories from fat 4454.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 494.99g 762%
Cholesterol 1059.44mg 353%
Sodium 245.36mg 10%
Potassium 3343.55mg 71%
Total Carbs 201.29g 67%
Sugars 138.04g 552%
Dietary Fiber 41.17g 165%
Protein 98.3g 197%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 3.4mg 114%
Iron 14.3mg 79%
Calcium 1312mg 131%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 564.05 Kcal (2362 kJ)
Calories from fat 465.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.71g 762%
Cholesterol 110.68mg 353%
Sodium 25.63mg 10%
Potassium 349.31mg 71%
Total Carbs 21.03g 67%
Sugars 14.42g 552%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g 165%
Protein 10.27g 197%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 114%
Iron 1.5mg 79%
Calcium 137.1mg 131%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 148.4
    Points
  • 155
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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