Description
These delightful Raspberry Linzer Cookies combine tender, buttery dough with a tangy raspberry filling, making them a nostalgic treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup ground almonds or hazelnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and ground nuts; mix until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create shapes, cutting out centers for half of them.
- Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool, then spread raspberry jam on the full cookies and top them with the cutout cookies. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Raspberry Linzer Cookies!
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil for butter and use gluten-free flour if needed. You can also use different fruit preserves for filling if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Raspberry Linzer Cookies, holiday cookies, nostalgic treats, dessert recipes, baking