Linzer Tart Cookies
To me, nothing quite says Christmas like a beautiful Linzer Cookie! These classic cookies have been baked in kitchens all over the world since the 1600s… Now that’s truly timeless. Crunchy, buttery, and sweet cookies are sandwiched together with jam and can be decorated as festive as you’d like them to be! Don’t you just love a cookie that’s as pretty as it is scrumptious? Not only do these Linzer Cookies photograph phenomenally, but they also taste great! A recipe doesn’t stick around for 400 years for no reason, after all. This easy-to-follow recipe really simplifies the process and gives you all of the classic results you want with none of the extra frills and fuss you don’t. If you crave a little extra sweetness like I do, sprinkle some extra powdered sugar on top of your cookies!
How to Make Linzer Cookies
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Recipe Notes
Butter: The base of our cookies. It adds richness, great flavor, and helps give the cookies structure. Make sure the butter is fully softened so it incorporates with the sugar without creating lumps.Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cookies.Egg: Adds moisture and helps hold the cookie dough together.Vanilla: Enhances the sweetness of the cookies.Flour: Gives the cookies structure. Make sure to measure using the spoon and level method. Adding too much flour results in dry, crumbly cookies.Almond Flour: Adds a bit more texture and a very subtle nuttiness to the cookies.Baking Powder: Helps the cookies puff slightly so they become soft and tender.Salt: Helps balance out the sweetness of the cookies.Powdered Sugar: Just for decoration! Feel free to skip it if you prefer.Jam: The filling for our cookies. I’m using a cherry jam but check out the variations for other options!
Everyone from the littlest kids to the greatest of grandparents loves these classic Christmas cookies!
More Christmas Cookie Recipes We Love
Spritz CookiesGingerbread CookiesItalian Anise CookiesPeanut Butter Kiss Cookies
There are so many reasons to make Linzer Cookies – cookie exchanges, parties, potlucks, or just because you’re craving some! No matter what jam you choose, you’re sure to enjoy every sweet, buttery, and crunchy bite of these truly timeless treats. Baked linzer cookies can be made up to 2 days in advance of when you plan to serve them. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
More Holiday Dessert Recipes to Try:
Bread PuddingMillionaire BarsSugared CranberriesCream Cheese MintsOreo BallsWhite Chocolate Christmas Bark
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