Description
Buttery Strawberry Linzer Cookies with a tender almond crumb and sweet strawberry jam center. These classic sandwich cookies are perfect for holidays, gifting, or anytime you want an elegant homemade treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into shapes, cutting centers from half of the cookies.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before spreading jam on the solid cookies and sandwiching with the cut-out cookies.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading.
- Use a thick, smooth strawberry jam for best results.
- Cookies taste even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Store assembled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg