AUSTRIAN NUT COOKIES

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These are my family's favorite Christmas cookies. If you arrange the slivered almonds in pinwheel fashion, the cookie looks like a poinsettia. -Marianne Weber, South Beach, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 10 sandwich cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
FROSTING:
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Slivered almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, chopped almonds and sugar. Mix in butter until dough is just combined. On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. round cutter and place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Uncover and bake at 375° for 7-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Spread jam on half of the cookies; top with another cookie. , For frosting, combine chocolate, confectioners' sugar and butter. Spread on tops of cookies. Decorate with slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Md Choitonno
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I love these cookies! They're so delicious and festive.


Timmy Jarcho
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


sabbir ahmed
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Ninsiima Peace
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These cookies are so good! I love the way the nuts and chocolate complement each other.


Yasir Ahmed
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover nuts. They're also a great make-ahead dessert.


Swostima Khadka
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I love these cookies! They're so delicious and festive.


Angela Long
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Harold Pierson
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


HolyFire 06
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of nuts and chocolate.


bhai Nouman
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Benito Chidubem
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They're so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.