Gather around the warmth of the kitchen this holiday season and let the delightful aroma of freshly baked Raspberry Linzer Cookies fill your home. These delicate treats, sandwiched with sweet raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar, are perfect for festive gatherings and cozy family moments. With fine china, decorative holiday napkins, and a softly lit room adorned with garlands and candles, these Linzer cookies bring a touch of elegance and warmth to any celebration. They’re not just cookies; they’re a piece of home, a sprinkle of love, and a dollop of holiday cheer.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Skill Level: Intermediate
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the almond flour until a cohesive dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disc of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter (about 2 inches in diameter) to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Use a smaller round cutter to cut out the centers of half the cookies to create the top halves of the Linzer cookies.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread about a teaspoon of raspberry jam on the bottom halves of the cookies. Place the top halves (the ones with the cut-out centers) on top, pressing gently to sandwich them together.
- Dust the finished cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Helpful Tips
- For a twist, try using different flavors of jam or adding a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- Refrigerate the dough thoroughly to make it easier to roll out without sticking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- If you don’t have almond flour, you can pulse 2/3 cup of raw almonds in a food processor until finely ground.
Pairings and Complements
These Raspberry Linzer Cookies pair beautifully with a warm cup of tea, hot cocoa, or mulled wine. For a complete holiday spread, serve alongside other festive desserts like gingerbread cookies or snickerdoodles.
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