Description
Delightful Linzer cookies blend Austrian culinary charm with buttery almond-infused pastry, creating delicate sandwich treats filled with raspberry jam. Sweet and nutty layers melt together, offering pure holiday magic that beckons you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Filling and Topping:
- 1–2 cups raspberry or strawberry jam
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Create a silky smooth base by creaming butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture transforms into a light, airy texture using a stand mixer with paddle attachment.
- Incorporate wet ingredients by gently blending eggs, vanilla, and almond extract until fully integrated and smooth.
- Gradually fold flour into the mixture on low speed, stirring just until combined to maintain a delicate consistency and prevent overmixing.
- Carefully spread dough between parchment paper sheets, rolling to an even 1/8 inch thickness for uniform cookies.
- Stabilize the dough by chilling in refrigerator for 20 minutes, allowing it to firm up and become easier to handle.
- Precisely cut cookie shapes, creating half with plain circles and half featuring delicate heart-shaped centers.
- Enhance cookie structure by briefly freezing cut shapes for 3-5 minutes, which helps maintain crisp edges during baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges that remain pale golden, avoiding over-browning.
- Complete the treat by lightly dusting cutout tops with powdered sugar, spreading a thin layer of jam on bottom cookies, and gently pressing sandwich halves together.
Notes
- Prevent Tough Cookies by carefully mixing flour and stopping when just combined to maintain a tender, delicate texture.
- Customize Flavors by swapping vanilla extract with different flavor extracts like orange, lemon, or coconut for unique taste variations.
- Enhance Presentation by using different shaped cookie cutters to create playful and personalized sandwich cookies for special occasions.
- Control Sweetness by selecting low-sugar or sugar-free jam options for a lighter, more balanced treat suitable for those watching sugar intake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg