Description
These Homemade Linzer Cookies are a classic Austrian dessert featuring buttery almond-flavored cookies and a fruity jam filling. Perfect for holidays and festive occasions, they are as delightful to make as they are to eat.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- For the Filling and Topping:
- 1 cup raspberry preserves
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- 1- Prepare the Dough:
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg. Add the lemon zest.
- Combine flours, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl, then gradually incorporate into the wet ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- 2- Chill the Dough:
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 3- Shape and Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a round Linzer cookie cutter to cut equal numbers of bases and tops with a cut-out center.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- 4- Assemble the Cookies:
- Spread raspberry preserves on the base cookies. Top with cut-out cookies and press gently to sandwich them.
- Dust the tops with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
Notes
The provided nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the cooking methods used and the specific brands of ingredients selected.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 - 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookies
- Calories: 206Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
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