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Linzer Cookies Recipe

Linzer Cookies Recipe

Linzer cookies are delicate, buttery sandwich cookies with a hint of almond, filled with sweet jam, and dusted with powdered sugar. Originating from Austria, these festive treats are perfect for holidays or special occasions, offering a delightful balance of nutty and fruity flavors.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 25

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 226 g unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar firmly packed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups 250 g all purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup 67 g almond flour
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup 160 g raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions

  • Make the dough: Cream butter, sugars, cinnamon, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
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  • Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, almond flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually stir into the butter mixture until fully combined.
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  • Chill the dough: Divide dough into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills.
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  • Roll and cut: Roll out one disc at a time to ⅛” thickness on a floured surface. Cut into 2 ½” circles, and make center cutouts on half the cookies using a small cutter.
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  • Prepare for baking: Place cookies on parchment-lined sheets, spacing them 2” apart. Bake cutout and non-cutout cookies separately for even baking.
  • Bake: Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes until edges turn light golden. Let cookies cool completely.
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  • Assemble cookies: Dust powdered sugar over cutout cookies. Spread jam on the flat side of the whole cookies, then top with cutout cookies to sandwich them.
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  • Serve and enjoy! Your Linzer cookies are ready to delight!
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Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg