Linzer Cookies
Soft and Sweet Linzer Cookies bring a touch of sweetness to any gathering with their crisp edges and tender interiors.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ground almonds (or almond flour) For nut-free, substitute with more flour.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Jam Filling
- ½ cup raspberry or apricot jam Use your favorite jam.
- optional Powdered sugar for dusting Dust immediately before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Form the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill for about an hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Make a hole in the center of half the cookies for the jam to peek through.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely, then spread jam on the solid cookies and top with the cut-out pieces.
Notes
Keep your cookies fresh by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months, separating layers with parchment paper. Reheat in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 5 minutes.