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Soft and Sweet Linzer Cookies

Delight in these soft, buttery Linzer cookies filled with your favorite jam, perfect for any gathering or cozy tea time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • ½ cup jam (your choice — raspberry, apricot, etc.) Choose any flavor jam you like.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt together.
  3. Add the softened butter and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  4. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut out shapes, ensuring half have an opening cut out for the jam.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
  3. Cool before spreading jam on the bases and topping with the cut-out cookies.
  4. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Chilling is key for the dough; it helps set and makes rolling easier. Experiment with flavors by trying different jams or even chocolate ganache for filling.