Healthier Linzer Cookies 🍪
These healthier Linzer cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion, especially holidays. Made with whole wheat and almond flour, naturally sweetened, and filled with all-fruit jam, they offer a delicious twist on a classic.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Linzer cookie cutter
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup all-fruit raspberry or apricot jam (no added sugar)
- 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- 1. Cream It Up: In a large mixing bowl, gently beat the softened butter with the maple syrup (or coconut sugar) until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- 2. Wet Ingredients: Stir in the large egg, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon zest until everything is well combined.
- 3. Dry Mix: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Make sure there are no lumps.
- 4. Combine: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet butter mixture, mixing on low speed or by hand until a soft dough forms. Don't overmix, just until combined.
- 5. Chill Out: Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This makes the dough much easier to handle.
- 6. Roll & Cut: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a Linzer cookie cutter (or two different-sized round cutters) to cut out shapes. For half of your cookies, cut out a small center from the middle. Repeat with the second dough disk.
- 7. Bake: Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden.
- 8. Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9. Assemble: Once cooled, spread a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of all-fruit jam onto the flat bottom of each whole cookie. Place a cookie with the cut-out center on top, gently pressing down.
- 10. Dust (Optional): If you like, lightly dust the assembled cookies with powdered erythritol or powdered sugar for that classic Linzer look.
Notes
Enjoy your healthier holiday treat!
Nutrition information per cookie:
Calories: 130
Total Carbs: 18g
Net Carbs: 15g
Fats: 7g
Protein: 3g
Calories: 130
Total Carbs: 18g
Net Carbs: 15g
Fats: 7g
Protein: 3g
