Strawberry Jam Linzer Cookies
Strawberry Jam Linzer Cookies are a delightful treat that combines buttery, crumbly cookies with a luscious strawberry filling. Perfect for any occasion, these sandwich-style cookies bring together sweet and tangy flavors, making them irresistible to all. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or shared with friends over coffee, they evoke memories of joyful baking moments. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these cookies will quickly become your go-to dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup high-quality strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Incorporate the egg yolk.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut shapes using cookie cutters, ensuring half have cut-outs for the classic Linzer look.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling completely before spreading strawberry jam on solid cookie halves and topping with cut-out cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg