Linzer Cookies Recipe

Name: Linzer Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 14 ounces blanched whole almonds, finely ground; 3 1/3 cups sifted cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Raspberry jam; Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 ounces blanched whole almonds, finely ground
3 1/3 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Raspberry jam
Powdered sugar

1
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well; stir in ground almonds, mixing well.
2
Sift together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3
Roll one-fourth of dough to 1/4- inch thickness between two pieces of waxed paper, keeping remaining dough chilled until ready to use.
4
Cut with a fluted 2-inch round cutter; place half of cookies on lightly greased cookie sheets. Cut centers from remaining cookies, using a 3/4- inch round cutter; place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
5
Spread a small amount of jam on the bottom of each solid cookie. Top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches. Sift powdered sugar over tops of cookies. Fill cut-outs with jam. Store in airtight containers.

1822

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Linzer Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Linzer Cookies

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