Fig and Almond Linzer Cookies

These Fig and Almond Linzer Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. The cookies are made with a combination of almond flour and cornstarch, which gives them a light and crumbly texture. The filling is made with a sweet and tangy fig jam, and the cookies are topped with sliced almonds for a crunchy finish.

Linzer cookies are a traditional Austrian pastry that dates back to the 17th century. The cookies are named after the city of Linz, Austria, where they were first created. Linzer cookies are typically made with a sweet pastry dough that is filled with a variety of jams or preserves. The cookies are then baked and dusted with powdered sugar.

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup fig jam
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, and salt.
4. Add the butter and use your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until the dough just comes together.
6. Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to a 12-inch circle.
8. Cut out 12 circles from the dough using a 2-inch cookie cutter.

Why It Works

• The combination of almond flour and cornstarch gives the cookies a light and crumbly texture.
• The fig jam filling is sweet and tangy, and it pairs perfectly with the almond flavor of the cookies.
• The sliced almonds add a crunchy finish to the cookies.