Austrian Jam Cookies, also known as Linzer cookies, are delightful sandwich cookies typically filled with raspberry jam. They are characterized by a buttery crumbly texture and are dusted with powdered sugar, making them a festive treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies with a round cookie cutter. Use a smaller cutter to cut out the centers of half the cookies.
- Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges. Let them cool completely.
- Spread raspberry jam on the whole cookie bases, then place the cut-out cookies on top, pressing down gently to create a sandwich.
- Dust the top of the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg