Bake until crust is deeply browned all over and jam is bubbling in places, 40–45 minutes. Let linzer torte cool in pan, then use parchment to lift out onto a cutting board and slice into 12 squares.

Linzer cookie recipes are easy to find online, so if you enjoy combining winter traditions with food and conversation, go ahead and find yourself a teammate and enjoy the experience.

San Francisco pastry chef Michelle Polzine injects California sunshine into classic Central European pastries. Her Linzer torte recipes—one classic, one gluten-free—are a party waiting to happen.

You can use a special Linzer cutter or a 2-3 inch cookie cutter (round, heart, diamond, square) to cut out the cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Ingredients 2 cups raw almonds 2 cups regular rolled oats (not quick cooking) 2 cups sprouted spelt four or whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup light agave nectar 1 cup canola oil ...

Serves 8 If you love almond macaroons for the Passover table, but want dessert with a little more pizzazz, try this torte. Reminiscent of an Austrian linzer torte, it's almond-y and chewy like a ...