Linzer cookies are a traditional German cookie that are made with a thin almond flour dough and a raspberry filling. They are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holidays.
What You Need
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the butter and use your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and water.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon a small amount of raspberry jam onto the center of each cookie.
- Use a fork to press the edges of the cookies together to seal in the jam.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
FAQ
A: Yes, you can use all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or gluten-free flour. Just be sure to use a flour that is not too sticky.
A: Yes, you can make the cookies ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the freezer.
The cookies will last for up to 2 weeks at room temperature or for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Yes, you can make the cookies vegan by using vegan butter and egg replacer.
Yes, you can make the cookies gluten-free by using gluten-free flour.
- They are delicious.
- They are festive.
- They are easy to make.
- They can be customized to your liking.
- They are a great treat for any occasion.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Roll out the dough to a thin thickness.
- Use a sharp knife to cut out the cookies.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown.
- Let the cookies
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely ground almonds
Apricot jam
Fill the cookies with a mixture of jam and confectioners’ sugar.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Store linzer cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Bake the Linzer cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
To make the filling, combine the following ingredients in a medium bowl: