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Delicious homemade Linzer cookies with vibrant red jam and powdered sugar, perfect for any Linzer cookies recipe.
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Ultimate Linzer Cookies

These jam-filled Linzer cookies are a festive showstopper with their buttery texture, delicate almond flavor, and sweet raspberry filling. Perfect for holiday dessert platters, gifting, or enjoying with a warm drink — simple elegance baked into every bite!
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: Austrian, European
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup almond flour can substitute with 1/3 cup extra flour for nut-free version
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch adds tenderness
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Filling and Decoration
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam or apricot, black currant, or strawberry jam
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Stand or Hand Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round Cookie Cutters (2.5-inch)
  • Small Decorative Cutters (Heart or Star)
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheets
  • Wire Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and optional cinnamon until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
  2. Add vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, almond flour, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until dough comes together (do not overmix).
  5. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut full circles for bases and circles with decorative cutouts for tops.
  8. Place cookies 2 inches apart on sheets. Bake for 9–10 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
  9. Cool completely on wire racks before assembling.
  10. Dust cutout cookies with powdered sugar. Spread jam on solid cookies and sandwich together.

Notes

For best results, measure flour accurately using the spoon-and-level method. Use high-quality jam for the best flavor. You can make the dough up to 5 days in advance or freeze for 3 months. Fill cookies just before serving for optimal texture.