Classic Linzer Heart Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Jam-Filled Treats
These Classic Linzer Heart Cookies are buttery, tender, and filled with luscious raspberry jam, perfect for holidays, gifting, and nostalgic comfort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (130g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) almond flour or finely ground almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1/2 cup (160g) raspberry jam (seedless preferred)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 2/3 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon almond extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup almond flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until dough holds together. Add a teaspoon of milk or cream if too dry.
- Form dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Roll one dough disc on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch (6mm) thickness. Keep the other disc chilled.
- Cut out cookies using a larger heart-shaped cutter. For half, cut out the center window with a smaller heart-shaped cutter.
- Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain pale. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon raspberry jam on solid cookies. Dust cutout cookies with powdered sugar and sandwich on top of jam-covered cookies.
- Press gently and let assembled cookies rest for 30 minutes to set the jam before serving.
Notes
Keep dough chilled to prevent stickiness and spreading. Use finely ground almond flour for tenderness. Watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking. Dough can be refrigerated overnight or frozen for up to a month. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking flour. For vegan, use vegan butter and flax egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 2
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