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Perfect Linzer Cookies Recipe with Heart Cutouts for Parties

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These classic Linzer cookies feature a buttery almond dough, heart-shaped cutouts, and a sweet jam filling. They’re easy to make, beautiful to serve, and perfect for parties, holidays, or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (100g) whole almonds, toasted and cooled
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (240g) raspberry jam (or apricot, strawberry, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Cool, then pulse in a food processor until finely ground.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together ground almonds, flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing on low until a soft dough forms. If sticky, add a tablespoon more flour.
  6. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
  7. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out rounds (about 2 inches diameter). Cut a smaller heart-shaped hole in half of the rounds (these are the tops).
  8. Arrange cookies on lined baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  9. Stir jam with lemon juice in a small bowl. If jam is too thick, microwave for 10-15 seconds to loosen.
  10. Dust the tops (with heart cutouts) with powdered sugar. Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of jam on the bottoms, then sandwich with a heart-cutout top.
  11. Let the finished cookies sit for 30 minutes so the jam settles and the cookies firm up.

Notes

For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and vegan butter/flax egg. Chill dough thoroughly for best results. Use thick jam or preserves for filling. Cookies are delicate—handle gently when assembling. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze unfilled rounds for up to 2 months.

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