Irresistible Heart-Shaped Raspberry Linzer Cookies Recipe
Heart-shaped raspberry Linzer cookies are a romantic treat perfect for Valentine’s Day. These buttery sandwich cookies filled with raspberry jam are easy to make.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, and chill for 1 hour.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut heart shapes.
- Cut smaller hearts from half the cookies.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely.
- Spread jam on whole cookies and top with cut-out cookies.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Use any jam flavor you prefer.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.