Description
Linzer cookies are a delightful treat with a nutty flavor and fruity jam center. This easy recipe brings the joy of baking to your kitchen, ideal for celebrations or just a sweet afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup almonds or pistachios
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup jam or preserves
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the nut mixture by processing almonds or pistachios with brown sugar until fine.
- Combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until smooth, then add egg and vanilla.
- Incorporate dry and nut mixtures into the butter mixture until dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 3 hours, or up to 4 days.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Roll out dough and cut out circles with a cookie cutter.
- Cut holes in half of the circles to create donut shapes.
- Bake cookies until golden, about 11 minutes for whole and 10 for donut cookies.
- Spread jam on each whole cookie and assemble with donut tops.
Notes
Consider using sunflower seeds as a nut substitute if allergies are a concern.
Allow dough to sit out for 20 minutes if it has chilled for longer than 3 hours to make rolling easier.
Experiment with different jams for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg