Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Cranberry Linzer Cookies. These charming treats feature buttery almond dough, paired with a tangy cranberry jam filling, creating an irresistible flavor combination that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Their intricate shapes and dusting of powdered sugar make them not only a delicious addition to your holiday celebrations but also a stunning gift for friends and family. With simple preparation steps, even novice bakers can craft these elegant cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed during the holidays or as a sweet indulgence any time of year, these Cranberry Linzer Cookies are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely ground almonds
- ¾ cup cranberry jam
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, cream softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir in ground almonds until combined.
- Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out one disc of dough to ⅛-inch thick and cut shapes using cookie cutters; create holes in half of the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around edges; cool on wire racks.
- Spread cranberry jam on solid cookies and top with cut-out cookies; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg