Description
Classic Christmas Linzer Cookies with a buttery, nutty crust and jam-filled centers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Whisk together flour, almond flour, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to butter mixture.
- Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into rounds, then cut centers from half the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Spread jam on whole cookies, top with cut-out cookies, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Use any jam flavor you prefer.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg