Description
Raspberry Linzer Cookies are a perfect blend of buttery cookies and sweet-tart raspberry jam, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup superfine almond meal
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolk and extracts, mix until combined.
- Whisk together flour, almond meal, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Chill the dough for about 45 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut out cookies, using smaller cutters for cut-outs.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool the cookies and dust with powdered sugar before filling with raspberry jam.
Notes
Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
Chill dough properly to ensure crispness and ease of handling.
Substitute jam flavors for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg