Christmas is a time for family, friends, and delicious treats. One of the most popular Christmas cookies is the Linzer cookie. These cookies are typically made with ground almonds, and the dough is cut into rounds with a cookie cutter. They are then filled with jam, and a small cut-out in the center of the top cookie allows the jam to peek through. In this article, we’ll show you how to make these delicious treats in simple steps.
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Ingredients
To make about 20 Linzer cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these simple steps to make the perfect Christmas Linzer cookies:
- Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground almonds.
- Step 3: Add the Egg Yolk and Vanilla Extract Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
- Step 4: Add the Dry Ingredients Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, and mix until the dough comes together.
- Step 5: Chill the Dough Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 6: Roll Out the Dough Preheat your oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Step 7: Cut Out the Cookies Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out as many rounds as you can from the rolled-out dough. Then, using a smaller cookie cutter, cut out the centers from half of the rounds.
- Step 8: Bake the Cookies Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Step 9: Assemble the Cookies Once the cookies have cooled, spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on the full rounds. Then, top each one with a cut-out round, pressing gently to sandwich the jam between the two cookies.
- Step 10: Serve and Enjoy Serve your delicious Linzer cookies with a dusting of powdered sugar, and enjoy!