Description
A classic Linzer cookie recipe with a buttery dough and jam filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix flour, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla, knead into a dough.
- Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut shapes.
- Cut small centers from half the cookies.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool, then spread jam on whole cookies.
- Top with cut-out cookies and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Use any jam flavor you prefer.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Linzer cookies, jam cookies, Austrian dessert