Description
Discover the joy of Linzer Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion! These tender, buttery cookies are filled with sweet fruit jam and dusted with powdered sugar, making them a family favorite. With their nutty flavor and charming cut-out design, they not only taste amazing but also offer an elegant presentation that impresses guests at gatherings and festive celebrations. Plus, this easy recipe calls for simple ingredients found in your pantry, allowing you to whip up these irresistible cookies whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2/3 cup thick fruit jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter with powdered and brown sugars until smooth. Add egg yolks and extracts; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until combined. Chill the dough for about an hour.
- Roll out the dough to 1/6-inch thickness and cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until just golden on the edges.
- Once cooled, assemble cookies by spreading jam on whole cookies and dusting cut-out cookies with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg