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Linzer Tart Cookies

Delightful and buttery Linzer Tart Cookies filled with raspberry or apricot jam, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Austrian, Baked Goods
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raspberry or apricot jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
  4. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out one disc to about 1/8-inch thick.
  6. Use a cookie cutter to make shapes, ensuring that half of the cookies have an additional cut-out in the center.
Baking
  1. Place all cookies on lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
Assembly
  1. Once cooled, spread a teaspoon of jam on each whole cookie and carefully place a cut-out cookie on top.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

Notes

These cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week. For longer storage, refrigerate unbaked cookies or freeze for up to three months.