Description
These Raspberry Linzer Cookies feature a buttery texture with sweet-tart raspberry jam, making them an ideal treat for gatherings or a cozy day at home. Their charming heart shapes wrapped in a dusting of powdered sugar will surely delight anyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons almond extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup superfine almond meal or almond flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and airy.
- Mix in the egg yolk and extracts until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients and gradually mix them into the butter mixture.
- Chill the dough, then roll it out and cut into shapes.
- Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let cool before decorating with powdered sugar and raspberry jam.
Notes
Chill the dough well to prevent spreading during baking.
Use quality raspberry jam for the best flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg