The best Linz eyes cookies

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Add flour, cinnamon and ground almonds or hazelnuts. Knead the dough into a smooth mixture. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
4. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 3-4 mm thick.
7. Cut out circles with a round cutter. Cut out a small hole in the middle of half of the circles to achieve the typical “Linzer eyes” shape.
8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for about 10-12 minutes, until light golden brown.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely.
10. Spread jam on the cookies without the hole and place the cookies with the hole on top so that the jam is visible.
11. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Enjoy these delicious Linzer Augen cookies!