Description
Delight in the charming Strawberry Jam Linzer Cookies, where buttery, crumbly cookies meet a luscious strawberry jam filling. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful treats evoke fond memories of family gatherings and sweet joy. With their elegant appearance and rich flavor, they’re sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about one hour.
- Roll out half of the chilled dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Cut shapes using cookie cutters, ensuring to cut center holes in half of them. Transfer to prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool before spreading strawberry jam on solid cookies and topping with cut-out cookies. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg