Description
Classic buttery Linzer cookies shaped like hearts, filled with sweet strawberry jam for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Whisk flour and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into butter mixture until dough forms.
- Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out heart shapes, using a smaller heart cutter for half to create window tops.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Spread jam on solid hearts, dust window tops with powdered sugar, and sandwich together.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.