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Linzer Cookies

Delicate almond-flavored cookies filled with sweet raspberry jam, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time1 minute
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Austrian
Keyword: Baking, Cookies, Holiday
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 0.33 cup raspberry jam for filling
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Dough - Combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients - Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until the dough forms.
  • Step 3: Chill the Dough - Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least one hour.
  • Step 4: Roll and Cut the Cookies - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out one disk to ¼-inch thickness, cut cookies, and cut out centers for half.
  • Step 5: Bake the Cookies - Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  • Step 6: Fill with Jam - Spread raspberry jam on solid cookies, top with cut-out cookies, and dust with powdered sugar.
  • Step 7: Enjoy! - Your Linzer cookies are ready to be enjoyed!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Notes

Make sure your butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming. Chilling the dough helps maintain the shape during baking.