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Linzer Cookies

Linzer cookies are sandwich-style cutout cookies flavored with almond, filled with raspberry jam, and dusted with confectioner's sugar. 

Prep Time
45 mins
Resting time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 44 sandwich cookies
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour plus more for bench flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (345g) raspberry jam
  • 1/2 cup (65g) confectioner's sugar may not need it all

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy on medium speed.
  3. Add the eggs and almond extract and beat on medium-high speed until incorporated, scraping down the sides if needed.
  4. Reduce speed to low and add the flour mixture, beating until incorporated and a dough is formed.
  5. Split the dough in half and pat down to form two discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Remove the dough discs from the refrigerator and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Using a rolling pin, roll out one section at a time to 1/8" inch thick. Using a round or shaped cookie cutter, begin to cut out cookies. For each whole cookie you cut, you will need to cut one cookie with a hole in the center. Place the cut cookies onto the baking sheet. Use any leftover scraps to re-roll and repeat the process.
  8. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Once done, move to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before spreading the preserves onto each cookie, topping with a center-cut cookie to create a sandwich, and dusting the cookies with confectioner's sugar.

Notes

  • Any flavor jam can be used in place of raspberry.
  • Additional jam/preserves can be spooned into the centers if desired.
  • The leftover tiny cut-outs can be re-rolled to create more larger cookies, or baked as tiny cookies.  
  • Linzer cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks. The cookies will soften as they sit from the jam and powdered sugar.
  • This recipe was written for a conventional oven.  For convection ovens, reduce the temperature by 25 degrees and begin checking for doneness at the 75% mark.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 19.5g (7%) Protein 1.2g (2%) Fat 4.3g (7%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 30mg (1%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 10.8g (22%) Calcium 3mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 44sandwich cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 19.5g 7%
Protein 1.2g 2%
Fat 4.3g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 10.8g 22%
Calcium 3mg 0%

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