Here Are 100 Christmas Baking Recipes Specific To Austria:

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating well until fully incorporated.

3. Gradually mix in the flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, and lemon zest until a smooth dough forms.

4. Divide the dough in half, shape each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

6. Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

7. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out an even number of cookies. For half of the cookies, use a smaller round cutter to remove the centers, creating a ring shape.

8. Place the whole cookies on a baking sheet, then spread a small amount of raspberry jam on each one, leaving a border around the edges.

9. Top with the ring-shaped cookies to create sandwich pairs, gently pressing together to seal the jam.

10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Once cooled, dust the tops of the cookies with confectioners’ sugar for a festive finish.