Linzer Strips

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup blanched slivered almond, ground
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar strawberry jelly (I prefer raspberry spread) or (10 ounce) jar raspberry jelly (I prefer raspberry spread)
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Combine butter and sugar in a large mixer bowl.
  2. Add eggs and almond extract until well mixed.
  3. Reduce speed to low when adding flour and ground nuts.
  4. Divide dough into 8 equal parts.
  5. Roll each part into an 8-inch log on a lightly floured surface.
  6. Wrap in plastic food wrap; refrigerate until firm about 2 hours.
  7. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  8. Place logs on cookie sheets.
  9. Pat each log into 2-inch wide logs.
  10. Press a 1-inch wide indentation lengthwise down the center of each strip using the back of a spoon.
  11. Bake for 17-19 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  12. Spoon 2 tablespoons fruit spread into the indentation of each log; sprinkle with almond slices.
  13. Cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces while cookies are still warm.
  14. Cool completely on cookie sheet.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

587 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.1g 20% DV
Total Fat 39.4g 51% DV
Carbs 51.1g 19% DV
Fiber 4.9g 18% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 73.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 406.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 134mg 10% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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