Winter Spiced Linzer Cookies
Winter Spiced Linzer Cookies are a festive delight that perfectly blend buttery cookie goodness with a spiced jam filling. These charming cookies, adorned with intricate cut-out designs, evoke the warmth of winter and make a wonderful addition to any dessert table or holiday gathering. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and captivating flavors, they are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup raspberry or apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in ground almonds.
- Add flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick on a floured surface; use cookie cutters to shape cookies.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread jam on half of the cookies and top with cut-out centers. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg