Elegant Spitzbuben Cookies

Elegant Spitzbuben Cookies

270 mins
medium
24 servings

Delicate almond cookies with a festive twist, perfect for any occasion. These Spitzbuben are easy to make and offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Double boiler
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Oven
  • Pastry Blender
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

  • 400.00 gGluten-Free All-Purpose Flour(Ensure it's certified gluten-free.)
  • 125.00 gAlmond Flour(For a nutty flavor.)
  • 1.00 pinchSalt(Sea salt recommended.)
  • 1.00 eachLarge Egg(Room temperature.)
  • 250.00 gUnsalted Butter(Cold and cubed.)
  • 1.00 packetVanilla Sugar(Enhance the flavor.)
  • 180.00 gGranulated Sugar(For sweetness.)
  • 100.00 gRaspberry Jam(Use your favorite flavor.)
  • 100.00 gNougat(Ensure it's a good quality nougat.)
  • 50.00 gPowdered Sugar(For dusting.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonOptional Liqueur (e.g., Brandy, Rum)(For a festive touch.)

Instructions

1

Combine flour, almond flour, salt, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a large bowl. Create a well in the center and add the egg.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

4

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Use cookie cutters to create the shapes (tops and bottoms). Create a small hole in the tops (use a bottle cap if needed).

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Estimated time: 12 minutes

7

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Dust the tops with powdered sugar.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Heat the raspberry jam slightly. Add optional liqueur and let cool.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

10

Melt the nougat in a double boiler. Spread the cooled jam mixture on the bottoms and top with the nougat. Carefully press the tops onto the bottoms.

Estimated time: 15 minutes