Linzer Cookies
Fall in love with Linzer cookies, an irresistible combination of buttery shortbread, raspberry jam, and a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, , sifted (115 grams )
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (312 grams )
- 1 cup almond flour, (100 grams )
For Assembly
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 2/3 cup raspberry jam, or strawberry (seedless)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, beat in the egg yolks, salt, cinnamon, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well blended. Add the flour and almond flour to the mixing bowl and beat on low speed just until combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
- Prep the Oven and Pans: Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll and Cut the Cookie Dough: Divide the dough into 2 portions. Shape 1 portion of the dough into a flat disk on a floured surface, then lightly flour it. Place a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper on the dough, then roll it to a 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 2-inch or 2 1/2-inch rounds or shapes. Place the cut-outs on the prepared baking sheet, roll the scraps, and repeat until you have used all the dough. With the cut-outs on the baking sheet, use a small cutter to cut a center out of half of the cookies. If you don't have decorative cutters, try using the top of a piping tip or a straw.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until set and dry-looking. A darker cookie sheet generally takes less time to bake than a light-colored one. Remove the pan from the heat and cool the cookies on a rack for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely. Repeat steps 6 through 9 with the second portion of dough.
- Assemble the Cookies: Sift confectioners' sugar over the cookies with the cut-out centers. Spread about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of jam on the bottom of a solid cookie, then place a cookie with a cut-out center on top of the jam. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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