Description
Raspberry Linzer Cookies are a delightful fusion of buttery shortbread and sweet-tart raspberry jam, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. With their charming peekaboo cutouts, these cookies not only taste amazing but also look stunning on dessert platters. Easy to prepare, they cater to bakers of all skill levels and are versatile enough for holiday celebrations, afternoon teas, or everyday indulgences. Impress your friends and family with these beautiful, jam-filled delights that are sure to be the highlight of any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup icing sugar (sifted)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a stand mixer, beat together the butter, icing sugar, salt, and vanilla until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually add flour until just combined; knead gently by hand until a ball forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out shapes using a 3-inch round cookie cutter; use a smaller cutter for half of the circles to create cutouts.
- Arrange cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely on wire racks before assembling with raspberry jam.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg