Well friends… it is officially the start of the holiday season and I have been a busy little elf making another batch of these AIP Linzer Torte Christmas Cookies while dreaming up gift ideas for my loved ones!
My husband’s family is from Europe, and one of our yearly traditions is to host Christmas Eve with a traditional Czech dinner. Then on Christmas day we follow my family’s traditions which includes breakfast casserole while we open presents and turkey with all the fixings for dinner.
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My mother in law makes the most delicious Linzer Torte cookies that you have ever tasted.
Seriously if I could go back and eat one non- AIP cookie…these would be it!
So I took her traditional recipe and I AIP-ified it with a blend of nut-free tigernut flour, ever-versatile cassava flour and the flaky pastry must have: sustainable palm shortening.
The texture is not quite the same (as with all grain-free adapted recipes) but the taste is BANG ON!
You are going to love these AIP Linzer Torte Christmas Cookies…and, psst…none of your loved ones will know they are Paleo Autoimmune Protocol compliant unless you tell them your secret.
You will need a special ingredient: AIP raspberry jam. This is the one I use and it is amazing! But you can also make your own using this recipe here.
You also will need a Linzer Torte cookie cutter. I purchased mine off Amazon but you could also just use a round cookie cutter or a glass.
I hope you love these cookies as much as I do.
I want to take this time to thank you all for being a part of my journey and inviting my recipes into your home. I always say that going AIP lead me down a path to a dream I never knew I had and it really is the truth. I believe that so many positive changes are coming in the new year and I am excited for the future.
To start celebrating the coming of the new year early, I feel it’s important to reflect on all the positive things that happened in this crazy year of 2020 for It’s All About AIP! Reflecting helps me get back to gratitude for the things that are working, while manifesting hope and joy for the future.
Here’s what I’m celebrating:
1) I started an AIP Support group, the It’s All About AIP Community over on Facebook! We have a lot of fun inside the group and I would love it if you joined us. Get the support you need with your Paleo Autoimmune Protocol journey and meet new friends!
2) I launched my very first ebook, AIP Gatherings. This book is the perfect sidekick for every holiday throughout the year, as it includes festive AIP recipes along with set menu ideas for any special occasion you can think of!
3) I created four different types of simple AIP meal plans for you to help you with your varying Autoimmune Protocol goals! Check each of them out here and choose the right fit and budget for you:
4) My holistic nutrition private coaching practice kicked off! I am grateful to have met and worked with so many amazing people one-on-one… people who were struggling and who initially felt that they had no time to make the AIP work for them… but we made it happen together, and their progress and success has been nothing short of magical!!
Click here to see how we can work together to meet your AIP goals, even if you are the super busy type!
5) I launched not one, but TWO group coaching programs for the Paleo AIP!
Now, without further ado…
Here is that AIP Linzer Torte Christmas Cookie recipe I promised. You are going to love this festive, gluten-free, anti-inflammatory version of a holiday classic!
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a lovely holiday season. What are you proud of accomplishing this year…big or small?
I’d love to hear in the comments!
XO,
AIP Linzer Torte Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
Dry
- 1 cup cassava flour
- ½ cup tigernut flour sifted
- 1 TBSP gelatin
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
Wet
- 1 cup palm shortening
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup light colored honey
- 1 tsp lemon zest grated finely
Decorating
- ½ cup Raspberry Jam
- ¼ cup arrowroot starch for dusting
Instructions
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In a large bowl mix dry ingredients.
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In a medium sized bowl mix the wet ingredients.You can use a fork or an electric mixer.
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Add the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. With a fork mash into a coarse crumble.
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Shape the dough with your hands into a bowl. Cover and put in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up a bit.
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Remove the dough from the fridge and split into 2 chunks. Put the other chunk back in the fridge.
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Roll dough using a rolling pin- between two pieces of parchment paper dusted with arrowroot. Roll to 3/16 of an inch up to ¼ of an inch (the thinner the better).
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Cut shapes using a linzer cutter or a circle cutter.
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Transfer the cut out cookies using a thin spatula to the lined baking sheets and space evenly apart.
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Bake for 7-10 minutes or until the edges start to turn a light golden brown.
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Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or until ready to decorate.
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On the day of serving, apply ½ a tsp. of jam (at least 3 hours before serving) in the center of the bottom cookie and then place the top cookie gently on top.
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Dust with arrowroot using a sifter (optional).
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Store decorated cookies in the fridge until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Pure vanilla extract is AIP compliant when made with grain-free alcohol, and when it will be cooked off. For uncooked recipes, give pure vanilla bean powder a try!
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9 Comments
How many cookies does this recipe make?
24 cookies!
Thank you! I look forward to making these!
I didn’t think that jam was aip or is it a separate recipe please?
I’m in Western Australia and can’t get my hands on palm shortening…..any ideas what to sub it with? Thanks!
Hi Becks! Lard would be an excellent replacement here – if you can find leaf lard even better. Refined coconut oil *can* also work, but it won’t turn out as flaky or “buttery” textured. I hope you enjoy the cookies if you give the recipe a try!
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