Strawberry Linzer Cookies
These Strawberry Linzer Cookies are filled with sweet strawberry jam between buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies.
Equipment
- 1 round cookie cutter
- 1 Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 Mixing Bowl large
- 1 electric mixer
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Filling
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Topping
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies, then use a smaller cutter to cut out the centers of half of the cookies.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Spread a small amount of strawberry jam on the bottom side of the full cookies. Place the cookies with cut-out centers on top to form a sandwich.
- Before serving, dust the tops of the assembled cookies with confectioners' sugar for a finished look.
Serving
- Serve your Strawberry Linzer Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat.
Storage
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
Pro Tips: Chill the dough thoroughly before rolling to ensure easy handling and clean cuts.
Ingredient Substitutions: You can substitute raspberry jam if you prefer a different fruit flavor.
How to Serve: These cookies are best served fresh with a hot beverage.
Storage & Freshness: Keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the dough in advance and freeze it for up to a month. Thaw before rolling and baking.
Ingredient Substitutions: You can substitute raspberry jam if you prefer a different fruit flavor.
How to Serve: These cookies are best served fresh with a hot beverage.
Storage & Freshness: Keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the dough in advance and freeze it for up to a month. Thaw before rolling and baking.