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Linzer Cookies
5 from 2 votes

Linzer Cookies

Dive into the sweet tradition of Linzer Cookies! These picture perfect cookies with yummy fillings are great for holidays and occasions.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 15 cookies
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons butter cold, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • lemon zest of 1
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/3 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • raspberry jam seedless
  • lemon curd

Instructions

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  1. In the large bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest together until creamy.
  2. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, almond flour, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Pat dough into two equal sized discs and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. After an hour, let one dough ball sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes to soften a little. Preheat oven to 350.
  6. On a floured surface, roll the dough out about 1/6" thick and then cut out cookies (about 2-2 1/2 inches). You should be able to get about 15 cookies out of the dough. Gather the scraps and re-roll if needed. If dough becomes too sticky while working, stick it back in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Place cut out cookies on a baking sheet and put it in the fridge.
  7. Repeat the last step with the second dough ball, but before refrigerating use a small cookie cutter or the larger end of a piping tip to cut out a small hole from the middle of each cookie.
  8. Bake the first tray of cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges just barely turn golden brown. Let cool completely.
  9. Repeat with the second tray.
  10. Once the cookies are cooled, dust the tops (the cookies with the holes in the middle) with powdered sugar.
  11. Spoon a small amount (about 1/2 teaspoon) of either jam or curd on to the middle of the bottoms.
  12. Sandwich the tops and bottoms together and let sit for a few minutes so they can fully sandwich together.

Notes

  • Get creative with the shapes! Use squares or holiday shapes to create fun and unique cookies.
  • If using jam or preserves, try to use a seedless variety.
  • Make your own jams and curds for an even tastier homemade cookie. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 112mg (5%) Potassium 17mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 297IU (6%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 297IU 6%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.