Almonds and red currant sandwich biscuits

INGREDIENTS 

- 1 cup almond flour

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 1/2 cup powdered sugar

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 1 teaspoon almond extract

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- Red currant jam or preserves

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the almond flour, all-purpose flour, almond extract, and salt to the creamed butter mixture. Mix until a dough forms.

4. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

5. Once chilled, roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Repeat with the other disk of dough.

6. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

7. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

8. Once cooled, spread a teaspoon of red currant jam or preserves onto the bottom of one cookie, then sandwich another cookie on top.

9. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

10. Enjoy your almond and red currant kisses sandwich biscuits!

Feel free to adjust the amount of red currant jam according to your preference. Enjoy baking!

BAKING HACKS 

1. **Room Temperature Ingredients**: Ensure that your butter is softened to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This makes it easier to achieve a smooth and fluffy texture.

2. **Chill the Dough**: Chilling the dough before rolling it out helps prevent it from sticking and makes it easier to handle. It also helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.

3. **Use Parchment Paper**: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to make cleanup easier.

4. **Rolling Pin Guidelines**: Use rolling pin guides or rubber bands on the ends of your rolling pin to achieve an even thickness when rolling out the dough.

5. **Cookie Cutter Tip**: Dip your cookie cutter in flour before cutting out the dough to prevent sticking.

6. **Uniform Cookies**: For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough before rolling it into balls. This ensures that all the cookies are the same size and bake evenly.

7. **Cooling Rack**: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack after removing them from the oven to prevent them from becoming soggy on the bottom as they cool.

8. **Jam Application**: To make it easier to spread the jam, warm it slightly in the microwave before using. This will make it more spreadable and easier to work with.

9. **Decorative Touch**: For a decorative touch, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the assembled cookies or drizzle melted chocolate over them.

10. **Storage**: Store the assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze the unfilled cookies for longer storage, then thaw and fill them as needed.

These baking hacks should help streamline the process and ensure delicious results with your almond and red currant sandwich biscuits!

NUTRITIONAL BREAKDOWN 

per serving

- Calories: Approximately 150-180 kcal

- Total Fat: Around 9-11 grams

  - Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-6 grams

- Cholesterol: About 20-25 milligrams

- Sodium: Around 50-70 milligrams

- Total Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-20 grams

  - Dietary Fiber: Approximately 1 gram

  - Sugars: Around 5-8 grams

- Protein: Approximately 2-3 grams

Keep in mind that these values can vary based on factors like the exact ingredients used, portion sizes, and specific brands. If you need a more precise nutritional breakdown, you can input the exact ingredients and quantities into a nutrition calculator or app for a more accurate estimation.