Chewy Almond-Raspberry Sandwich Cookies

Name: Chewy Almond-Raspberry Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 198 grams almond paste, lightly crumbled; 355 milliliters sliced almonds; 59 milliliters egg whites (about 2 large); 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 20 servings Powdered sugar; 79 milliliters seedless raspberry jam; 237 milliliters sugar

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Chewy Almond-Raspberry Sandwich Cookies Head to the store and pick up almond paste, sugar, egg whites, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment.

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Place almonds in center of third (unlined) rimmed baking sheet, forming 1/4-inch-thick layer.

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Almonds

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Finely grind almond paste, 1 cup sugar, and cinnamon in processor.

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Almond Paste

Cinnamon

Sugar

Add egg whites; process until well blended.

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Egg Whites

Transfer dough to large resealable plastic bag. Press dough down into 1 corner of bag. Using scissors, snip off corner, leaving 1/2-inch opening. Working in batches, squeeze dough from bag in 2 1/2-inch-long strips atop almonds on sheet.

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Dough

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Kitchen Scissors

Sprinkle some of loose almonds on sheet over strips; carefully roll strips in almonds to coat lightly (dough will be soft and sticky).

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Roll

Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets, spacing apart.

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Bake cookies until light golden brown, reversing position of sheets halfway through baking, about 12 minutes.

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Let cookies stand on sheets 5 minutes; transfer to rack. Sift powdered sugar over cookies.

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Powdered Sugar

Simmer jam in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until jam is bubbling thickly, about 30 seconds. Cool.

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Jam

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Spread 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon jam over bottom of 1 cookie. Top with second cookie, bottom side down.

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Spread

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Transfer sandwich to plate. Repeat with remaining cookies and jam. DO AHEAD: can be made 3 weeks ahead. Store airtight in freezer. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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Jam