Sweetheart Linzer Kiss Cookies
These delightful Sweetheart Linzer Kiss Cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion! Made with a delicate butter dough, a hint of almond, and filled with your favorite raspberry or strawberry jam, they're a charming and delicious treat.
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- Linzer Cookie Cutters
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie Sheet
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract a little goes a long way!
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 to 2 cups raspberry or strawberry jam your favorite (opt for a low-sugar option for a healthier twist!)
- 1 cup powdered sugar for a delicate dusting
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and salt until it looks wonderfully light and fluffy. Give it about 2 minutes to get perfectly airy.
- Next, add in the eggs one by one, followed by the vanilla and almond extract. Mix until everything is just combined and smooth.
- Slow the mixer down to its lowest setting, then gradually add the flour. Mix until the flour is just incorporated into the dough. Be careful not to overmix; gentle is key!
- Take your beautiful dough and place it between two sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to gently flatten it out to about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer this flattened dough (still covered!) onto a cookie sheet and pop it into the fridge for 20 minutes to firm up.
- While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with fresh parchment paper. Now, use your Linzer cookie cutters (one plain circle/heart, one with a small heart cutout in the center) to cut out your cookies. Remember to make an even number of plain cookies and heart-cutout cookies!
- Carefully place your cut-out cookies onto the prepared cookie sheet. For best results and to ensure they keep their lovely shape, place the cookie sheet into the freezer for just 3-5 minutes before baking. Bake for 8-10 minutes, keeping a close eye on them. The edges should stay light, not brown.
- Let the baked cookies cool completely on a wire rack. This is important for handling! Once cool, gently dust the powdered sugar over the cookies with the heart cut-outs. Then, spread a thin layer of your chosen jam onto the flat side of the plain cookies.
- Carefully place a powdered-sugar-dusted heart cookie on top of a jam-covered plain cookie, sandwiching them together to create a delightful treat.
- Store your finished Linzer cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week to keep them tasting their best!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per cookie, estimated):
Calories: 120
Total Carbs: 18g
Net Carbs: 17g
Fats: 8g
Protein: 2g Store your finished Linzer cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week to keep them tasting their best!
Calories: 120
Total Carbs: 18g
Net Carbs: 17g
Fats: 8g
Protein: 2g Store your finished Linzer cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week to keep them tasting their best!
