Snowy Linzer Cookies
Snowy Linzer Cookies
[Christmas Cookies] Filled with Strawberry Jam! Linzer Cookie Recipe
Introducing a Linzer cookie recipe perfect for Christmas, generously filled with sweet strawberry jam. The pure white, delicate cookie dough combined with the sweet and tangy strawberry jam will bring joy to your palate. Enjoy a delightful baking session with your family and friends!
Ingredients (Makes about 10-12 Linzer cookies, 5cm diameter)- 60g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 40g powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g cake flour
- 20g almond flour
- 1g salt (about a pinch)
- 1g cinnamon powder (optional, adjust to taste)
- A little powdered sugar for dusting
- Strawberry jam (to your preference)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, in a bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until smooth using a whisk. Then, sift in the powdered sugar and whip until well combined with the butter. Be careful not to over-whip.
Step 2
Add the egg yolk and mix well. Next, stir in the vanilla extract until everything is smoothly incorporated.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, combine the cake flour, almond flour, salt, and cinnamon powder. Sift these dry ingredients into the butter mixture. This ensures the ingredients mix evenly without clumps.
Step 4
Using a spatula or scraper, gently cut and fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, scraping from the sides of the bowl. Mix just until no dry flour is visible. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
Step 5
Once the dry ingredients are mostly incorporated, gently bring the dough together with your hands to form a cohesive ball. Avoid kneading; just press and gather until the ingredients are just combined.
Step 6
Place the dough into a ziplock bag or wrap it in plastic wrap, flatten it slightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill. This makes the dough easier to handle. Towards the end of the chilling time, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) so it’s ready for baking.
Step 7
Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of parchment paper, roll out the dough to an even thickness of about 3-5mm. This thickness ensures the cookies bake evenly and have a pleasant texture.
Step 8
Use a 5cm (approx. 2-inch) round cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the dough. Carefully place the cut-out cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or a baking mat), leaving a little space between them.
Step 9
For the top cookies, use a smaller cookie cutter or a knife to cut out a shape from the center of each round. This creates a window to showcase the delicious strawberry jam filling.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies are ready when the edges are lightly golden. Baking times may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
Step 11
Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Ensure they are fully cooled before decorating.
Step 12
For the cookie tops (those with the center cut out), lightly dust with powdered sugar using a sieve. This creates a beautiful, snow-like appearance.
Step 13
On the base cookies (those without a hole), generously spread or pipe your preferred strawberry jam. Be mindful not to overfill, as it might spill out during baking or assembly.
Step 14
Finally, take a cookie dusted with powdered sugar and place it on top of a jam-filled cookie to create your delightful Linzer cookie sandwich. They’re ready to be enjoyed!
Step 15
Enjoy these festive cookies with a warm cup of tea or a glass of milk. Share the sweetness and joy with your loved ones!
