Raspberry Linzer Cookies Recipe 🍪❤️
Raspberry Linzer Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar 🧂
- 2 large egg yolks 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌰
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam 🍇
- Powdered sugar for dusting 🍚
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. 🥄
- Add egg yolks and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined. 🥚🍦
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. 🌾🧂🌰
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms. 🥄
- Chill the Dough:
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. ❄️
- Roll Out the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🔥
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. 🌾
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies. On half of the cookies, use a smaller heart-shaped cutter to cut out the center, creating a window. 💞
- Repeat with the second portion of dough.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 🍪
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. 🔥
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack. ❄️
- Assemble the Linzer Cookies:
- Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on the flat side of the whole cookies. 🍇
- Dust the windowed cookies with powdered sugar. 🍚
- Place the windowed cookies on top of the jam-covered cookies, pressing gently to sandwich them together. 🍪❤️🍪
- Enjoy:
- Serve and enjoy your beautiful Raspberry Linzer Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee! ☕
Tips:
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing. 🧈
- Use a variety of cookie cutter shapes for fun designs! 🍪⭐️
Enjoy your delicious homemade Raspberry Linzer Cookies! 🍪❤️