Imagine biting into a cloud of almond-infused goodness, a whisper of raspberry jam dancing on your tongue. That’s the magic of Soft Sweet Linzer Cookies. These aren't just cookies; they're a quick passport to happiness. They are surprisingly healthy and burst with delicious flavor. I'm always searching for recipes that are both delicious and fit into my busy life, and these cookies definitely check those boxes!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make Linzer cookies every Christmas. The entire house would smell of toasted almonds and sweet raspberry. While her recipe was a closely guarded secret, I've worked to create a version that replicates the joy those cookies brought, with a few simple tweaks to make it even easier and quicker to bake. The aroma, the taste, the memories – it's all baked into these Soft Sweet Linzer Cookies.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) almond flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but recommended!)
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (seedless is best)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream: In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet: Beat in the egg and then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill (Optional): For easier handling, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. (This step can be skipped if you're in a hurry!)
- Roll & Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use Linzer cookie cutters to cut out cookies, making sure to have an equal number of solid cookies and cookies with cut-out centers.
- Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Assemble: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on the flat side of the solid cookies.
- Dust: Dust the cut-out cookies with powdered sugar.
- Sandwich: Carefully place the dusted cut-out cookies on top of the jam-covered cookies to create sandwiches.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade Soft Sweet Linzer Cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container.
Soft Sweet Linzer Cookies
Soft Sweet Linzer Cookies are almond-infused delights with a whisper of raspberry jam. A quick and accessible recipe to bake delicious, healthy cookies.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg and then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- For easier handling, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. (This step can be skipped if you’re in a hurry!)
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use Linzer cookie cutters to cut out cookies, making sure to have an equal number of solid cookies and cookies with cut-out centers.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on the flat side of the solid cookies.1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Dust the cut-out cookies with powdered sugar.Powdered sugar
- Carefully place the dusted cut-out cookies on top of the jam-covered cookies to create sandwiches.
- Enjoy your homemade Soft Sweet Linzer Cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container.