Description
Delightful Raspberry Linzer Cookies with a nutty base and tart raspberry filling, perfect for sharing and creating cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup finely ground nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Raspberry preserves
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Blend together flour, cinnamon, and ground nuts until fully mixed.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until blended.
- Incorporate the dry mixture into the wet, stirring until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Assemble cookies by spreading raspberry preserves on the solid cookie base and sandwiching with the cut-out cookie, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure the dough is properly chilled to maintain shape during baking. Watch baking time closely to achieve a lightly golden finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Raspberry Linzer Cookies, cookies, dessert, holiday baking, family recipe