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Linzer Cookies

Irresistible Linzer Cookies with Sweet Raspberry Bliss

These Linzer Cookies are a delightful treat filled with sweet raspberry jam, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Austrian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract high-quality recommended
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or more all-purpose flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust based on preference
For the Dusting
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Raspberry Preserves or apricot/strawberry

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • cookie cutter
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll out one disc of dough to ⅛ inch thick, then cut out shapes for cookies.
  8. Chill the cut-out cookies for another 20 minutes on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake the bottom cookies for 8 minutes and the top cookies for 5–6 minutes.
  10. Dust the cooled top cookies with powdered sugar.
  11. Spread raspberry preserves on the flat side of the bottom cookies and sandwich them with the top cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients is key for better texture. Ensure to chill the dough for best results.

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