Description
Raspberry Linzer Cookies are delicate sandwich cookies made with buttery almond-infused dough and filled with sweet raspberry jam. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these elegant cookies are perfect for holidays, tea parties, or gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup ground almonds or almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ½ cup seedless raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out one dough disc on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut out cookies using a round or fluted cutter. For half of them, cut out a smaller shape in the center.
- Transfer cookies to baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
- Spread a small amount of raspberry jam on the flat side of each solid cookie.
- Top with a cut-out cookie and gently press together. Dust tops with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for 1 week.To avoid sogginess, store cookies and jam separately and assemble before serving.Freeze unfilled cookies for up to 2 months; thaw and fill as needed.Change up the jam for variety—apricot, strawberry, or blackcurrant work well.Add citrus zest to the dough for a fresh flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
