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A close-up of delicious Linzer cookies dusted with powdered sugar, revealing a fruit jam center.

Best way to grow 5 Linzer Cookies

This recipe provides a simple and delicious way to make classic Linzer cookies. The buttery, nutty cookies filled with raspberry jam are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5 cookies
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Filling & Topping
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam
  • confectioners' sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • rolling pin
  • fluted round cookie cutter
  • small cookie cutter
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a fluted round cookie cutter, cut out an even number of cookies. For half of these cookies, use a smaller cutter to make a cutout in the center.
  2. Carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, spread a small amount of raspberry jam on the flat side of each whole cookie. Lightly dust the cutout cookies with confectioners' sugar. Place a sugar-dusted cutout cookie on top of each jam-covered cookie, pressing gently to create a sandwich.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is truly softened for easy creaming. You can experiment with different jam flavors for the filling, such as apricot or strawberry. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.