Linzer Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Beat together the butter, sugars, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and flavor.
2. 2
   Mix in the nut flour, flour, and egg.
3. 3
   Divide the dough in half and wrap well.
4. 4
   Refrigerate for 60 minutes, for easiest rolling.
5. 5
   Roll the dough 1/8 inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut half the dough into shapes with the solid linzer cutter.
7. 7
   Cut the other half of the dough with the cutter that has the design cut into the center.
8. 8
   Transfer the cookies to an ungreased or parchment lined baking sheet.
9. 9
   bake in a pre-heated oven for 8 to ten minutes, until lightly browned on the edges.
10. 10
    cool on a rack.
11. 11
    Dust cookes with cutout tops lightly with confectioner's sugar.
12. 12
    Spread solid cookies with 1/2 teaspoon of jam filling.
13. 13
    Place a cut out cookie on top.
14. 14
    Let sand for several hours until filling is set.