Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Cranberry Linzer Cookies, a timeless treat perfect for holiday gatherings or as charming homemade gifts. These cookies feature a buttery almond-based dough filled with tangy cranberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar, creating a beautiful contrast of flavors and textures. With their intricate shapes and sweet-tart filling, these cookies are sure to impress your guests and bring warmth to your celebrations. Not only are they delicious, but they are also easy to make, allowing bakers of all levels to enjoy the joy of holiday baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely ground almonds (or almond flour)
- ¾ cup cranberry jam (or your favorite fruit jam)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla, then gradually mix in dry ingredients and ground almonds until combined.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out chilled dough to about â…›-inch thick and cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Cut out centers for half of them.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until golden around edges. Cool on wire racks.
- Assemble by spreading cranberry jam on solid cookies, topping with cut-out cookies, and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg