Classic Raspberry Linzer Heart Cookies
Classic Raspberry Linzer Heart Cookies are a charming fusion of buttery almond dough and luscious raspberry jam, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Each heart-shaped cookie is not only visually appealing but also delivers a delightful balance of flavors, making them an ideal gift for friends and family. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, these cookies are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup finely ground almonds or hazelnuts
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and ground nuts.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the egg yolk until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll small portions of dough into balls and place them on prepared baking sheets. Press gently with your thumb to create an indent for the jam.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Once cooled, fill each cookie indent with raspberry jam and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For variety, substitute raspberry jam with strawberry or apricot jam. - Add chopped nuts to the dough for extra texture. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.