Linzer cookies Italian stawberry jam ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from cookie lovers and holiday bakers)
Buttery and Tender | Sweet and Fruity | Classic European Treat
Linzer Cookies are delicate, buttery cookies sandwiched with sweet Italian strawberry jam. Traditionally made with almond flour and a touch of spice, these cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, holidays, gifting, or any occasion that calls for a refined, sweet treat.
Why You’ll Love These Linzer Cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
Serves: 12–16 cookies
Budget-Friendly
Texture: Buttery, tender cookies with a jammy center
Perfect For: Valentine’s Day, holiday baking, gifting, and afternoon tea
Ingredients for Linzer Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup Italian strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
How to Make Linzer Cookies
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 2: Chill
Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 3: Roll and Cut
Roll out one portion of dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out desired shapes. For half of the cookies, cut a small window in the center for the jam. Repeat with the second portion of dough.
Step 4: Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake cookies for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges. Let cool completely.
Step 5: Assemble
Spread a thin layer of Italian strawberry jam on the whole cookies. Top with the cookies that have cutout windows. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Tips and Variations
- Use raspberry or apricot jam for a different flavor
- Press the top cookie gently to avoid squeezing out jam
- Add finely chopped nuts to the dough for extra texture
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
What Everyone’s Saying About These Linzer Cookies
“Delicate, buttery, and perfect with the jam.” – Emily R.
“Beautiful cookies for Valentine’s or holiday gifting.” – Hannah L.
“Easy to make and so elegant.” – Jason M.
❤️ Italian Linzer Cookies with Strawberry Jam – Elegant & Buttery
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix in all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and cinnamon until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough out to ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut cookies using round cutters; cut small hearts or circles in the centers of half the cookies.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Dust cutout cookies with powdered sugar.
- Spread strawberry jam on the solid cookies and sandwich with the cutout tops.
Notes
FAQ – Linzer Cookies with Italian Strawberry Jam
If you enjoy fruity desserts, Cristal Recipes’ Lemon Brownies offer a bright, chewy alternative to jam-filled cookies.
