Easy Linzer Cookies

Before you start mixing your ingredients, it’s essential to preheat your oven. Setting the temperature to 350°F (175°C) ensures that the cookies bake evenly, achieving that perfect golden-brown color and tender texture. Preheating the oven is a crucial step in baking, as it allows the cookies to rise and develop their structure from the very beginning.

Indulge in the delightful world of Linzer Cookies with this simple recipe that combines buttery goodness with a fruity jam filling. Made with ground almonds and a hint of cinnamon, these cookies are not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet afternoon snack, they’re easy to make and even easier to share. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish that everyone will love!

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup ground almonds (or hazelnuts)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup raspberry, apricot, or your favorite fruit jam

Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, continuing to beat until fully incorporated.

Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two halves, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Roll Out the Dough: After chilling, dust your work surface with flour and roll out one disk of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out the base cookies.

Cut Out Centers: Use a smaller cutter or a knife to create a cut-out design in the center of half of the cookies to allow the jam to show through.

Bake Cookies: Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely on wire racks.

Assemble Linzer Cookies: Spread about a teaspoon of your chosen jam on the whole cookies. Place the cut-out cookies on top, pressing down gently. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours | Servings: 24 cookies