Description
Soft and Sweet Linzer Cookies are delicate, buttery sandwich cookies filled with sweet jam and lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Inspired by classic Austrian Linzer cookies, they are perfect for holidays, Valentine’s Day, or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 3/4 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until dough forms.
- Divide dough into two discs, wrap, and chill for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into shapes. Cut centers out of half the cookies.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely.
- Dust cut-out cookies with powdered sugar.
- Spread jam on solid cookies and sandwich with the cut-out cookies.
Notes
Use seedless jam for the best texture. Store assembled cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for a fresh look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: linzer cookies, sandwich cookies, jam cookies, holiday cookies, valentine cookies