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Almond & Strawberry Sweet Linzer Cookies You’ll Love
Sweet Linzer Cookies with Almond and Strawberry Jam, Homemade Treats Made Easy
Sweet Linzer Cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with tangy strawberry jam. These cookies are perfect for gifting, tea time, or any cozy baking day. Try these Linzer cookies today
Baking Linzer cookies at home is easier than you think. These little heart-shaped treats are buttery, soft, and filled with sweet strawberry jam. They’re perfect for gifting, sharing, or just sneaking one (or two!) with your coffee.
Why You’ll Love Sweet Linzer Cookies:
- Soft, buttery, and slightly almond-y with a delicate crumb
- Sweet strawberry jam sandwiched perfectly between tender cookies
- Fun to make—great for kids or special occasions
- Keeps well, so you can bake ahead and enjoy later
Sweet Linzer Cookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Refrigerate: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 cookies (10–12 sandwiches) 1x
- Category: Cake, Cookies and Tarts, Cupcakes
- Method: Easy
Description
Sweet Linzer Cookies are tender, buttery, and perfectly sweet with jam. They are fun to make with kids or for a special treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened at room temperature
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C and line cookie trays with Silpat or parchment paper.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together 1 cup butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 egg yolks, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup almond meal, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until fully combined. It’ll feel a little crumbly at first, that’s okay.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
- Wrap each in clingfilm and chill in the fridge for 1 hour; don’t skip this step; it makes rolling so much easier.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a 3-inch cutter (you decide which shape) to cut the cookies. For half the cookies, cut a smaller shape (1 1/2-inch) in the center.
- No small cutter? A round one works too! Just be playful.
- Make sure you have an even number of solid cookies and cut-out cookies.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam over the solid cookies, then top with the cut-out cookies.
- Lightly dust with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tasted, and Tested by Gail
Make soft almond Sweet Linzer Cookies filled with strawberry jam. Easy, buttery, and perfect for sharing or gifting.
Sweet Linzer Cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with vibrant strawberry jam. They are simple to make, fun to bake, and irresistible to eat. Every bite delivers a perfect balance of almond flavor and sweet jam, making them ideal for tea time, gifting, or sharing with friends and family.
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One of my favorite kind of Christmas cookies!
Thanks for popping in Cat. Hope you will enjoy some at Christmas as well.
Hmm. We just got a freezer chest so I will have to try these and put them away for the holidays!
Happy for you with your new freezer chest. Had one about 30 years ago, but now being in a basement suite, no space for one. Enjoy your cookies.
Those look delicious!
Thanks, much appreciate, Joanne. Enjoy, should you try them out!