Shortbread Linzer Cookies: Easy Raspberry Jam Delights at Home
Discover how to make delicious Shortbread Linzer Cookies filled with raspberry jam. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.
- Cut out the centers of half of the cookies for the ‘linzer’ effect.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before filling with raspberry jam.
- Top each filled cookie with another cookie, pressing gently.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute raspberry jam with your choice of fruit jam.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Shortbread Linzer Cookies, Raspberry Jam Cookies