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Linzer Cookies Recipe

Linzer Cookies Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 24 cookies (12 sandwiches) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of these classic Linzer Cookies, a beloved Austrian treat perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a sweet, jam-filled indulgence. These almond-infused cookies with a hint of cinnamon are sandwiched together with raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar, creating a beautiful and delicious treat.


Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Filling:

  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam or preferred fruit preserves
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Creaming Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Adding Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  4. Combining Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Chilling Dough: Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Baking Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out one portion of dough on a floured surface, cut out rounds, bake, cool, spread jam, and sandwich cookies.

Notes

  • Use other fruit jams like apricot or strawberry for variation.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Austrian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg