Looking for a delicious and festive treat that won't derail your healthy eating goals? Then dive into this delightful Linzer Cookies Recipe! These aren't your average cookies; they're buttery, almond-kissed delights with a burst of fruity jam in the center, all packaged up in a beautifully cutout sandwich. It's quick to make, healthier than most indulgences, bursting with flavor and trust me, after a long day, nothing lifts my spirits quite like a batch of these beauties simmering in the oven!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, Oma, used to make these every Christmas. The aroma of toasted almonds and warm spices drifting through her cozy kitchen is a memory etched in my heart. These cookies aren't just a recipe; they're a connection to cherished moments, a taste of holiday magic reimagined for modern, busy lives.
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup almond flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting
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½ cup raspberry jam (or your favorite flavor)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Cream: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill: Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- Roll Out: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut and Bake: Use Linzer cookie cutters (or any desired shapes) to cut out cookies. For the top cookies, use a smaller cutter to create a cutout in the center (heart, circle, star, etc.).
- Bake: Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust: Dust the top cookies (the ones with the cutouts) with powdered sugar.
- Assemble: Spread raspberry jam on the flat side of the bottom cookies. Carefully place the powdered sugar-dusted top cookies over the jam.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Linzer Cookies Recipe immediately or store them in an airtight container.
Linzer Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cream: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Incorporate: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Combine: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and cinnamon.2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup almond flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill: Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- Roll Out: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut and Bake: Use Linzer cookie cutters (or any desired shapes) to cut out cookies. For the top cookies, use a smaller cutter to create a cutout in the center (heart, circle, star, etc.).
- Bake: Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust: Dust the top cookies (the ones with the cutouts) with powdered sugar.¼ cup powdered sugar
- Assemble: Spread raspberry jam on the flat side of the bottom cookies. Carefully place the powdered sugar-dusted top cookies over the jam.½ cup raspberry jam
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Linzer Cookies Recipe immediately or store them in an airtight container.