Go Back
+ servings
Linda S. Smith

Linzer Cookies

Soft, buttery Linzer cookies filled with sweet fruit jam and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Austrian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling and dusting
  • 1 cup fruit jam (like raspberry or apricot) Feel free to experiment with different flavors
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well to combine.
  3. Gradually incorporate the flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes, ensuring to cut out a center from half of the cookies for the tops.
  3. Bake the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet for around 10-12 minutes, or until they are just lightly golden on the edges.
  4. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Assembly
  1. Spread a teaspoon of your chosen fruit jam on the bottom of each whole cookie, then place the top cookie on it.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the fully assembled cookies with parchment paper in between.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!