Jam Linzer Cookies

Instructions

Firstly make the jam by simmering the raspberries and maple syrup on a medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chia seeds and let simmer for a further few minutes. Leave to cool.

Preheat oven to 180c and line three baking trays with parchment paper.

In a food processor blitz almonds into a fine flour.

Sieve spelt flour into a bowl and then add almond flour, salt and baking powder. Mix until everything is well combined.

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the vanilla extract, maple syrup and oil.

Add the wet ingredients into the dry and combine until a ball of dough is formed (you can use your hands here if it’s easier).

Sprinkle some flour on a clean work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough mixture out until flat and about 5 mm thick.

Using a circular cookie cutter, create 20 circles.

Using a heart cutter or smaller round cutter make hearts/circles in half (10) of the cookies.

Add the cookies to baking trays, and bake in oven for 15-17 minutes until lightly browned.

Leave to cool before dusting with icing sugar, adding jam onto on the bases and assembling.