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Linzer Cookies

These Linzer Cookies are classic jam-filled almond shortbread cookies that look as amazing as they taste.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • ½ cup jam any flavor

Instructions

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  1. In a stand mixer or large bowl, add the butter and sugar. Beat on medium speed with a hand mixer or with a stand mixer using a paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat just until the egg is incorporated.
  3. In a medium bowl, add the flour, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until all the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the large mixing bowl of wet ingredients. Mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in any remaining dry ingredients.
  5. Divide the dough in half and shape into two discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and place them in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Lightly flour a surface and place the down in the center of the flour. Lightly flour the top of the dough and begin rolling out to a 1/4 inch thickness.
  7. Cut out 3 inch cookies using a cookie cutter from the dough and place them on a parchment lined cookie sheet 1 inch apart.
  8. Using a 1 inch cookie cutter of the same shape, cut the center out of half of the cookies. These will be your cookie tops and will allow the jam to peek through the center of the cookies.
  9. Chill the cookies in the freezer for 30 minutes and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F while the cookies chill.
  10. Remove the cookies from the freezer and immediately place in the preheated oven to bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 to 10 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack or paper towel to cool completely.
  12. Once the cookies have cooled completely, generously dust the cookies with a hole in the center with powdered sugar.
  13. Spread 1 tablespoon of jam onto the center of each whole cookie and carefully place a powdered sugar dusted cookie on top of the jam.
  14. Store any leftover cookies in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 328IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 328IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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