Hazelnut Linzer Hearts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 30

Lunch

This Hazelnut Linzer Hearts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Take the effort out of this tantalizing Austrian treat by using refrigerated sugar cookie dough. Combined with toasted hazelnuts, raspberry jam and a sprinkling of confectioners' sugar, it'll make the finished cookies taste

Ingredients

1 c. chopped hazelnuts
1 roll (18 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
3/4 c. seedless red raspberry jam
Garnish: confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

Pulse hazelnuts in food processor until finely ground. Add cookie dough; pulse just until blended.
Divide dough in quarters. Roll each portion between 2 sheets of wax paper to 1/8 in. thick. Freeze on a flat surface at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
Heat oven to 350 °F. Have ready baking sheet(s) and 2 1/2- and 1 1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutters.
Working with 1 portion of dough at a time, remove top sheet of paper. Cut out as many 2 1/2-in. hearts as possible (if dough becomes soft, return to freezer). Place hearts on ungreased baking sheet. With the 1 1/2-in. cutter, cut centers out of half of the hearts. Re-roll and cut scraps.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool slightly before gently (they're fragile) removing to wire rack(s) to cool completely.
Spread 1 tsp jam on each whole heart. Top with a cutout heart and dust with confectioners' sugar.
Different Takes: Replace the raspberry jam with sweet orange marmalade. Use the dough to make large heart-shaped cookies and pipe on a sentiment using tube frosting. Drizzle cookies with melted chocolate.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazelnut Linzer Hearts good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hazelnut Linzer Hearts recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 30 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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