Description
Classic Raspberry Linzer Heart Cookies are the perfect blend of buttery, crumbly goodness and sweet, tangy raspberry jam. These charming heart-shaped cookies are not only a delightful treat for your taste buds but also make for an elegant addition to any gathering. Whether for Valentine’s Day or just to indulge yourself, these cookies are sure to evoke warm memories and smiles from everyone who savors them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ground almonds (or ground walnuts)
- ¾ cup raspberry jam (high-quality)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually mix in the flour and ground almonds until just combined.
- Shape the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out one disc to about 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Cut out heart shapes using cookie cutters; create a second set with a smaller heart cutout for the Linzer design.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before assembling with raspberry jam in between.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg