Valentine's Linzer Heart Cookies
Enjoy a classic Linzer cookie for a special Valentine's Day treat. These are buttery cookies with a raspberry jam layer. Top the cookie with powdered sugar for a festive and delicious cookie.
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 362kcal
Equipment
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- 4-inch heart shaped cookie cutter
- 1-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract Note 1
- 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup raspberry preserves
- 1 cup confectioners sugar for dusting the cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a standing mixer using the paddle attachments or a large bowl with using a hand mixer, beat the butter, sugar, and almond extract until creamy and fluffy, about 5 minutes. The mixture will be light yellow when well beaten.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Remove cookie dough and place on a lightly floured cutting board or work surface.
- Dust the top of the dough with a dusting of flour.
- Roll the dough to about ¼ inch thick.
- Use the 4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 12 large hearts and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Using the mini heart cookie cutter, cut out 6 hearts in the center of 6 cookies.
- Bake in the oven for about 8-10 minutes or until a light golden brown
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before moving off the baking sheet.
- Spread about 1 Tablespoon of raspberry preserves onto the whole heart cookie.
- Place the cookies with the heart in the middle on top of the whole heart cookie covered with jam.
- Dust with top of the cookies with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
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Note 1: Vanilla extract can be used.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. This cookie dough can also be frozen, well wrapped, for up to 1 month.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg