Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Name: Raspberry Linzer Cookies
Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces sliced almonds (1/2 c.); 2 1/2 ounces coarsely chopped hazelnuts (1/2 c.); 9 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (2 c. plus 1 tbl.); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons lemons, zest of or 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 7 ounces chilled unsalted butter (14 tbl.); 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1/2 cup raspberry preserves (or any other flavor you like); confectioners' sugar

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Ingredients

2 1/2 ounces sliced almonds (1/2 c.)
2 1/2 ounces coarsely chopped hazelnuts (1/2 c.)
9 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (2 c. plus 1 tbl.)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons lemons, zest of or 2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
7 ounces chilled unsalted butter (14 tbl.)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 cup raspberry preserves (or any other flavor you like)
confectioners' sugar

Directions

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["Several hours before baking: In a food processor, process the almonds and hazelnuts with 1/2 c of the flour until fine textured, but NOT powdered (To avoid overprocessing, stop the machine occasionally and feel the nuts; they may look like they are still chunky, but they may just be clumping together).", "Add the remain flour and other dry ingredients along with the zest.", "Pulse to combine.", "Cut the butter into 1/2-inch cubes and add to the flour mixture; pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal.", "Don't overprocess.", "Transfer to a large bowl.", "Whisk together the egg and water; sprinkle over the flour mixture and toss gently to combine.", "The dough should hold together when pinched (if it seems dry, sprinkle on a bit more water).", "Gather the dough into two balls and knead briefly just to blend.", "Wrap in plastic and chill until firm, 2-3 hours.", "TO BAKE: Oven to 325 degrees F.", "Cover your cookie sheets with parchment.", "Generously flour a work surface.", "Roll one ball of dough out 3/16\" thick.""