Linzer Cookies
Delightful Austrian cookies filled with fruity jam and dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling and Dusting
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- to taste cups powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and salt into the mixture, stirring until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough out on a floured countertop to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter, creating 'windows' in half of the cookies.
Baking
- Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Assembly
- Spread a generous amount of strawberry jam on whole cookies and top with the cut-out cookies.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for better mixing. Use quality extracts and jams for the best flavor.