Description
Savor the delightful taste of homemade Linzer cookies, featuring rich almond-infused dough and a luscious raspberry jam filling. These charming treats are perfect for family gatherings, afternoon tea, or any occasion that calls for something sweet. With their beautiful presentation and endless customization options, they are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (or your favorite jam)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and ground almonds; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Roll out half of the dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface and cut out shapes, ensuring half have an inner shape cut out for the jam filling.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool completely before spreading raspberry jam on each base cookie and topping with the cut-out cookie shapes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg