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Linzer Hearts

Like thumbpr int cook ies, linze r cookies (and tar ts) never
disappoint, no matter what combination of nuts and preser ves you
use. But for Valentine’s Day, it’s got to be hear t-shaped sandwiches
with raspberr y middles. You’ll need two hear t cookie cutters—a

large one, about two inches long, for the bottoms and a smaller one
to stamp out the middles of the tops. Don’t feel limited by a
par ticu lar shape or holiday. Th ese cookies are beautiful in ever y
cong uration , and taste pretty darn good before and after

Febr uar y 14 if you share them with someone you love.

MAKES ABOUT 3 DOZEN COOKIES

2 scant cups toasted almonds

1 cup confectioners’ suga r, divided, plus more for dusting

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white rice flour, plus more for rolling

½ teaspoon gr ound cinnamon

½ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly gr ound nutmeg

1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup raspberry jam or preserves