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Linzer Cookies

Make these Classic Linzer Cookies with my easy to follow recipe. They are a nutty, soft and tender jam filled sandwich cookie that's surprisingly simple to make. Make them ahead, they are BEST on day 2!
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Linzer Cookies
Servings: 32 cookies
Author: Jen Lunsford

Equipment

  • Linzer Cookie Cutters

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar divided
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup Apricot Jam or Strawberry Jam

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, almond flour, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, beat butter until fluffy.
  • Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and beat until incorporated. Scarpe down sides.
  • Add egg yolks and beat until blended.
  • Add the vanilla and beat.
  • Add lemon juice and beat.
  • Add dry ingredients and beat until just combined.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Take one half and place on parchment paper.
  • Top with another piece of parchment paper and roll out to about 1/4" thick.
  • Repeat with other half.
  • Chill dough in refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Using a Linzer cookie cutter cut out cookies in pairs; one solid and one with cutout.
  • Place on prepared sheet.
  • Bake 9-10 minutes, until cookies appear dry and cooked.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Spread about 3/4 teaspoon of jam an each solid cookie and top with a cutout cookie.
  • Dust tops of cookies with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Make the cookies ahead of time as they are Best on Day 2- the jam needs time for mingling with the dough for a super soft cookie.
  • Consume the cookies within 2-3 days for best flavor and texture.
  • Use the combination of all-purpose and almond flour.
  • Use my tip for placing dough between parchment for quick chilling, less mess and less flour (the extra flour from dusting work surface and folling pin can dry out the cookies).
  • Dust Linzer Cookie tops before sandwiching. You do not want the powdered sugar to mess up the pretty jam that peeks through.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg