Soft and Sweet Linzer Cookies are delightful treats that combine the rich flavors of butter and almond with a sweet jam filling, perfect for any occasion.
Author:Isabella
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:42 minutes
Yield:12 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Austrian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup raspberry jam (or your favorite jam)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes, and then use a smaller cutter to cut out the center of half of the cookies.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, spread about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam on the solid cookies and top with the cut-out cookies. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute the almond flour with an equal amount of all-purpose flour.
You can experiment with different jams like apricot or strawberry for a unique flavor twist.
For a festive touch, add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the dough.