Description
Delightful Linzer Cookies with a buttery texture and fruit preserves that evoke warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds or hazelnuts
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves (raspberry or apricot)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until creamy and light (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add flour and ground nuts until the dough comes together, being careful not to overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut out cookies, using a smaller cutter for the center of half of them.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely, then spread fruit preserves on the solid rounds, placing the cut-out tops on each and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy your creations!
Notes
For dairy-free, substitute coconut oil for butter. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Linzer cookies, holiday baking, dessert, family recipe, nostalgic treat