Description
Raspberry Linzer Cookies feature buttery almond-flavored cookies filled with sweet raspberry jam. These beautiful and delicious cookies are perfect for any special occasion or festive gathering!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground almonds (or almond flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam (or your preferred jam)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Make the dough: Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough: Roll out one disc to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut out cookies. Use a smaller cutter to cut out the centers from half of the cookies.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Assemble the cookies: Spread raspberry jam on the bottom halves and dust the top halves with powdered sugar. Sandwich together.
- Serve: Enjoy the cookies at room temperature!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is important for easier rolling and to prevent spreading.
- Feel free to use other jams for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian / Central European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg