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Easy Raspberry Jam Linzer Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 25 sandwich cookies (50 halves)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and Sweet Linzer Cookies are tender almond-flavored sandwich cookies filled with raspberry or strawberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar. These cookies feature a delicate cut-out on the top cookie revealing the fruity center and are perfect for an elegant treat or special occasion. The dough is rolled thin, chilled, and baked just until set to maintain a soft texture.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, left out at room temperature for 10 minutes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour

Filling and Topping

  • 1-2 cups raspberry or strawberry jam
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and salt until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes on medium speed.
  2. Add Eggs and Flavors: Add in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla and almond extracts. Mix until thoroughly combined to ensure even flavor distribution.
  3. Incorporate Flour: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough tender.
  4. Roll Out Dough: Transfer the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper, place another parchment sheet on top, and use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to an approximately 1/8-inch thickness.
  5. Chill the Dough: Place the rolled-out and covered dough on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm, which helps in clean cookie cutouts and prevents spreading during baking.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Cut Cookies: Use Linzer cookie cutters to cut out shapes. For half the cookies, use a solid cutter; for the other half, use one with a heart-shaped cut-out or use the bottom of a small glass for plain rounds and a heart cutter for cut-outs.
  8. Freeze Cookies: Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 3-5 minutes to firm up.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes. Watch closely to ensure the edges do not brown as this keeps them soft and sweet. Remove and cool cookies on a wire rack.
  10. Assemble Sandwiches: Dust the cookies with heart cut-outs on top lightly with powdered sugar. Spread jam generously on the plain cookies and sandwich the powdered sugar topped cookies on top.
  11. Storage: Store the assembled Linzer cookie sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter to ensure smooth creaming and tender dough.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should remain pale to keep softness.
  • The choice of raspberry or strawberry jam can be adjusted to preference or seasonal availability.
  • These cookies can be made a day ahead for better flavor melding.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for best taste and texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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