Delightfully Buttery Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam
Delight your senses with Linzer Cookies filled with luscious raspberry jam. These charming treats feature a buttery almond-infused pastry that crumbles beautifully, complemented by vibrant jam. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons at home, these cookies are visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Bake a batch to impress friends and family, or enjoy them as a well-deserved treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually mix in almond flour and all-purpose flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for at least one hour.
- Roll out half the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness; cut shapes—one solid and one with a cutout center.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges; allow to cool completely.
- Assemble by spreading raspberry jam on one cookie base, topping it with another cookie (cutout side up), and dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg