Linzer Cookies
Tender, buttery Linzer cookies made with almond flour, warm spices, and sweet raspberry jam. These classic sandwich cookies are delicate, festive, and perfect for holidays or gifting.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 large egg
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup raspberry jam
2 Tbsp powdered sugar, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk almond flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk egg and vanilla together in a separate bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3–4 minutes. Beat in egg mixture, then mix in dry ingredients just until dough forms.
- Divide dough in half, shape into discs, and roll each between parchment sheets to 1/8-inch thickness. Chill for 2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cut out cookies using a 2-inch cutter, cutting small windows into half the cookies.
- Bake 7–9 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Warm the raspberry jam with 1 tsp water. Spoon about 1/2 tsp onto each solid cookie and top with a window cookie.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use different jams like apricot, strawberry, or blueberry.
Add citrus zest to the jam for brightness.
Cut cookies into festive shapes such as stars or trees.
Add a pinch of nutmeg for more spice.
Drizzle melted chocolate on top for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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