Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Linzer Heart Cookies, a charming combination of buttery almond dough and luscious raspberry jam. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat for yourself, these heart-shaped cookies are not only visually appealing but also provide a comforting burst of flavor that will warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and ground almonds; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two portions, roll each out to about 1/4 inch thick, and cut into heart shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake on prepared sheets for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before spreading raspberry jam on solid hearts and topping with cut-out hearts dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg