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Valentines Linzer Cookies

Valentines Linzer Cookies

Delightful Valentines Linzer Cookies combining almond flavors with raspberry jam are perfect for sharing on Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • ¾ cup butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract elevates flavor
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest brightens taste
  • 2 ¼ cups cake flour for light texture
  • 1 ½ cups finely ground almonds adds nuttiness
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder helps cookies rise
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon adds warm spice
For the Filling
  • 6 oz raspberry jam provides tart sweetness
For Garnishing
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Valentines Linzer Cookies
  1. Cream the butter for 2–3 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Add sugar and beat for another 2–3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Whisk together cake flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
  6. Divide dough into discs, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Roll out dough to about ⅛ inch thick and freeze briefly.
  8. Cut half of the cookies into solid shapes and half with a cutout center.
  9. Re-roll scraps to cut out additional cookies.
  10. Bake cookies at 350°F for about 12 minutes until edges are gold.
  11. Cool completely on a wire rack before applying jam.
  12. Spread jam on bottom cookies, top with cutout centers, and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a lovely presentation, consider adding fresh raspberries on the side.

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