Name: Linzer Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough (e.g., Pillsbury); 3/4 cup ground almonds (divided); 2 Tbsp all purpose flour; 1/2 tsp vanilla; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 cup raspberry (or another favorite) preserves; confectioner sugar

Linzer Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough (e.g., Pillsbury)
3/4 cup ground almonds (divided)
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 cup raspberry (or another favorite) preserves
confectioner sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Combine dough, 1/2 cup almonds, flour, vanilla, spices, and zest together. Form 1" balls. Roll balls in remaining almonds. Place 1.5" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Make a thumbprint and fill with 1/2 tsp preserves. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioner sugar. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 6 weeks.