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Irresistible Linzer Cookies That Melt Hearts

These delicate sandwich cookies are filled with luscious jam and topped with powdered sugar for a romantic, bakery-style treat. Perfect for gifting, tea time, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. Crispy, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious—Linzer cookies are always a showstopper.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: European / Austrian-inspired
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam or your favorite jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until dough forms.
  6. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
  7. For half of the cookies, cut out a small center to create a “window.”
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Spread jam on solid cookies and sandwich with windowed cookies on top.
  11. Dust the assembled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Almond flour gives cookies a tender texture and nutty flavor.
  • You can swap raspberry jam for apricot or strawberry jam.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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