Linzer Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for Every Occasion
Deliciously buttery and nutty, Linzer Cookies are a perfect homemade treat for any occasion. Their unique flavor and texture make them a favorite dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and ground almonds, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Cut a small hole in half of the cookies for filling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool, then fill the cookies with raspberry jam and sandwich together.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute raspberry jam with apricot or strawberry.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg