Description
Delightful buttery cookies filled with vibrant raspberry jam, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Raspberry jam (homemade or store-bought)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie dough: Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in flour and salt.
- Chill the dough: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Fill with jam: Spoon raspberry jam onto solid cookies and top with cutout cookies.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Be cautious not to overmix the dough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Linzer cookies, raspberry jam, holiday dessert, family recipe, baking