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Raspberry Linzer Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, featuring delicate, buttery cookies filled with sweet raspberry jam. The combination of almond flour and all-purpose flour creates a soft, crumbly texture, while the raspberry jam adds a burst of tart sweetness. These cookies are perfect for any special occasion, from holiday parties to family gatherings, and they make a thoughtful homemade gift. With their elegant design and irresistible flavor, Raspberry Linzer Cookies are a classic favorite!
INGREDIENTS- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Almond flour: 1/2 cup
- Baking powder: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (softened)
- Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Raspberry jam: 1/2 cup
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3:
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Step 4:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 5:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Step 6:
- Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Step 7:
- On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles.
- Step 8:
- For half of the cookies, cut a small hole in the center for the raspberry jam.
- Step 9:
- Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Step 10:
- Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Step 11:
- Spread raspberry jam on the solid cookies, then top with the cookies with holes. Gently press to sandwich together.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a fun twist, try different fruit jams like strawberry or apricot.
- Ensure the dough is chilled properly to prevent it from being too sticky when rolling out.
- If the dough becomes too soft, place it back in the fridge for a few minutes before continuing.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- For a finer texture, you can sift the flour and powdered sugar together before mixing them into the dough.
- To make the cookies even more festive, dust them with powdered sugar once assembled.
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