Description
Linzer Heart Cookies are a charming combination of buttery, crumbly cookies filled with rich raspberry jam, all shaped into delightful hearts. These cookies evoke sweet memories of baking with loved ones and are perfect for gifting or enjoying alongside your favorite beverage. Simple to make yet visually stunning, they are sure to impress at any gathering or celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour while mixing until a soft dough forms; avoid overmixing.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut out heart shapes, ensuring half have a center cutout.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before spreading raspberry jam on half of them.
- Assemble the cookies by pairing them and dusting with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg