Shortbread Linzer Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat Recipe
Delight in the rich, buttery flavors of these Shortbread Linzer Cookies, perfect for any special occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Cut out the center of half the cookies to create a window for the jam.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool and spread raspberry jam on the whole cookies, then top with the cut-out cookies.
Notes
- For an extra touch, dust the finished cookies with powdered sugar.
- Try different jams like apricot or strawberry for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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