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Raspberry Linzer cookies arranged on a table.

Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Author: Veena Azmanov
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Chilling Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Coooking Temperature: 325 °F / 170 °C / Gas Mark 3
Difficulty: Medium
Diet : NF
Calories: 218kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 24 cookies

Description

These raspberry Linzer cookies are the easiest sandwich cookies. Rich, buttery shortbread cookie dough filled with raspberry jam. They make the perfect addition to the holiday cookie platter.

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups (375 g) All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (30 g) Cornstarch
  • 8 oz (227 g) Butter unsalted - room temperature
  • 2 cups (240 g) Powdered sugar confectioners sugar
  • 1 Egg large
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp Almond extract
  • ⅛ tsp Rose extract
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon powder (optional)
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg powder (optional)

Filling

  • 1 cup (340 g) Raspberry jam for filling
  • 2 tbsp Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Dry ingredients - In a bowl combine flour, salt, cornflour, (and nutmeg, cinnamon - if using ) together. Set aside
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and powdered sugar, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg followed by the vanilla extract, rose extract, almond extract, and flour mixture – combine well but don't over mix
  • Divide dough into two discs and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerated for an hour or until firm enough to roll
    Tip - the dough is soft and needs to refrigerated, so avoid adding more flour.
  • Preheat the oven at 325 °F / 170 °C / Gas Mark 3
  • Roll the chilled cookie dough to about ⅛ inch in thickness on a lightly floured surface.
    Tip - it is best to roll these cookies thin or once you fill and sandwich them they will look bulky. I use a rolling pin with spacers so the dough is the same thickness all over.
  • Cut the cookies
    For the bottom cookies, cut out the disc using a Linzer cookie cutter without the center attachment. Alternatively, use a 3-inch round cookie cutter
    For the top cookies, cut out the disc using the Linzer cooker cutter with the center attachment on. Alternatively, use a 3-inch round cookie cutter combine with a 0.5 cookie cutter.
  • Bake - Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake the cookies on the center rack for about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Cool - Once baked cool on the cookie sheet for 10 mins then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Sandwich the cookies -
    Place ½ tsp of jam or another filling of your choice on the bottom cookie.
    Dust the top cookies with powdered sugar then sandwich the two pieces together
    Tip - It is better to dust the top cookies before you sandwich them to prevent sugar from getting into the filling.

Recipe Notes

  • Always have all the ingredients at room temperature so the butter and sugar cream well.
  • Rest the dough before rolling the cookies. Resting helps the butter firm up again which makes it easier to work and prevents spreading.
  • If the rolled cookie dough is soft, place it in the fridge for 15 minutes before you cut the cookies. Chilled cookie dough will give well-defined shapes.
  • Preheat the oven for a good 15 minutes making sure the oven is at the right temperature. A cold oven will spread the cookies.
  • Place cut cookies in the fridge while the oven is preheating to prevent spreading.
  • When baked leave the cookies on the tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • This dough can be halved or double without any issues.
  • Store them in a cookie jar at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 days.
  • To make them in batches you can refrigerate the cookie dough for a week or
  • Freeze the dough for up to one month then – thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
  • You can freeze the dough wrapped well in a ziplock bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to use.
  • You can also freeze the rolled cookies on a cookie sheet between parchment papers. Wrap the tray in plastic to prevent drying out.
  • Alternatively, freeze the baked cookies between parchment papers and thaw them in the fridge overnight when ready to use.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

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