Ghost Linzer Cookies

👻 Ghost Linzer Cookies

Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a spooky Halloween twist! 

Made with almond flour, a hint of lemon zest, and filled with your favorite jam — these adorable ghost-shaped Linzer cookies are as delicious as they are cute. No special cutters needed — just a heart-shaped cutter and a piping tip to make the ghostly faces!

 Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup almond flour

• ¾ tsp  salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter 

• ⅔ cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 egg

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

• Any flavor of jam, for filling

Method

1️⃣ In a bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.

2️⃣ In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3️⃣ Add vanilla, lemon zest, and egg to the butter mixture — mix well.

4️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients and combine to form a dough.

5️⃣ Divide the dough into two discs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

6️⃣ Roll out dough and cut with a heart-shaped cutter — use a piping tip to make ghost eyes/mouth.

7️⃣ Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden.

8️⃣ Once cooled, spread jam on the base cookies and sandwich with the cut-out tops.

9️⃣ Dust with powdered sugar for that perfect ghostly glow! 

🎃 Perfect for Halloween parties or a cozy baking day at home.

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