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Linzer Cookies

Delicious Linzer Cookies for a Festive Holiday Treat

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Enjoy the festive spirit with these delicious Linzer Cookies, filled with sweet raspberry jam.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Austrian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Consider gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise slightly; avoid if using self-rising flour.
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar Sweetens the dough; use regular sugar if not available.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor; leave out if using salted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Add nutmeg for a different flavor profile.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Cold, cut into small pieces for mixing.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Maple extract can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 large egg Use a flax egg for a vegan substitute.
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves Optional; substitute with coarsely ground oats if nuts are an issue.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam Classic filling; variations include apricot or fig jam.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie cutter
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step 1: Dough Preparation
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, confectioners' sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl. Cream butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and egg, mixing until well combined. Gradually incorporate flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
Step 2: Chill Dough
  1. Shape the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Step 3: Roll & Cut
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a fluted cookie cutter to cut shapes, then a smaller cutter to cut centers of half the cookies. Place cut-out cookies on a baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake Cookies
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes until pale golden. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 5: Prepare Filling
  1. Warm raspberry jam in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes until thickened. Let cool.
Step 6: Assemble
  1. Dust cut-out cookies with confectioners' sugar. Spread cooled jam on uncut cookies and sandwich with the sugar-dusted tops.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Chill the dough properly to prevent spreading and use quality ingredients for best results.

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