Description
Delightful Raspberry Linzer Cookies with buttery cookie dough and sweet-tart raspberry jam, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds or hazelnuts
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add in the flour and ground almonds or hazelnuts, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are slightly golden.
- Spread raspberry jam on whole cookies, then top with cut-out cookies. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure not to overwork the dough to avoid tough cookies. Chill the dough adequately for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Raspberry Cookies, Linzer Cookies, Holiday Baking