Soft and Sweet Linzer Cookies: Best Homemade Treats Ever
Learn how to make the perfect soft and sweet linzer cookies, a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt together.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and extracts to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Transfer the cookies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool, then spread raspberry jam on half of the cookies and sandwich with the other halves.
Notes
- For a nutty flavor, add ground almonds to the dough.
- Ensure the cookies are fully cooled before adding jam to prevent it from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Soft and Sweet Linzer Cookies