sugar free linzer cookies

Candler, NC
Updated on Mar 26, 2012

This was my fathers favorite cookie recipe. Now that he's gone, I'll share it with you.

prep time 2 Hr 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 20 sandwich cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated splenda
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking sode
  • 2/3 cup ground almonds
  • 1 cup sugar free raspberry preserves

How To Make sugar free linzer cookies

  • Step 1
    In a large mixing bowl , cream together butter and sugar substitute with an an electric mixer. Gradually add egg and vanilla while mixing. Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in by hand. Finally, stir in sour cream and ground almonds. Divide dough in half and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Step 3
    On a well floured surface, roll out each half of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a 2 inch round cookie cutter. Using a 3/4 inch star or heart shaped cookie cutter, cut the center from half of all the rounds. Place cookies 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Remove cookies from cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack.
  • Step 4
    To assemble: Stir the spreadable fruit until fruit so it is smooth. Spoon 1/2 teaspoonful of fruit onto each of the cookies without the holes. Set a cookie with a hole on top of the fruit layer. Enjoy!

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