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Irresistible 2-Ingredient Linzer Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic Austrian cookie with a jam-filled center and a dusting of powdered sugar.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, mix until dough forms.
  4. Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
  5. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
  6. Cut small holes in half the rounds for the tops.
  7. Place solid rounds on a baking sheet, spread jam in the center, and top with holed rounds.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Chill dough for easier handling.
  • Use any jam flavor you prefer.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Austrian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: linzer cookies, Austrian dessert, jam cookies