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Linzer heart cookies are jam-filled cookies with a heart in the middle. These sweet treats are the perfect fruit-filled Valentine's Day Cookie.
These cookies were named after a city in Austria where they were likely invented. No matter the history behind these sweet cookies, they are a delicious treat that your friends and family will love.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Heart cookies filled with jam are perfect to celebrate Valentine's Day.
- Linzer Heart cookies are easy and quick to make from easy ingredients found at home!
- Kid-friendly cookies that are sweet, fruity, and bound to wow your guests.
Ingredients
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- unsalted butter, room temperature
- granulated white sugar
- pure almond extract
- all-purpose flour
- kosher salt
- raspberry preserves
- confectioners sugarfor dusting the cookies
Equipment
- Cookie Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Stand mixer
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cup and spoons
- Rolling pin
- 4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Mini heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a standing mixer with 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 it 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 solid heart cookie.
- Place the cookies with the heart in the middle on top of the whole heart cookie covered with jam.
- Dust the top of the cookies with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy.
Storage
Store your Linzer heart cookies 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. Defrost the dough and make the cookies as directed.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: It is very important that you make sure that your butter is at room temperature before mixing your cookie dough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze this cookie dough?
Yes, this cookie dough can be stored in the freezer for up to one month.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe makes about 12 cookies.
I don't like raspberry. What can I put in the middle of my cookies?
You can use any jam flavor you like to fill the cookie.
Why are they called Linzer hearts?
These cookies were named after a city in Austria where they were likely invented.
No matter the history behind these sweet cookies, they are a delicious treat that your friends and family will love.
Variations
- Switch up the jam flavor by using grape, strawberry, orange, or even apple.
- You can also add Nutella or even peanut butter to the cookies instead of jam.
- Using almond extract in place of the vanilla extract will make for an additional flavor.
- Add an extra ¼ cup of sugar to your cookie dough for some extra sweet cookies.
Similar recipes
To celebrate the holiday with more sweet treats check out these Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, another classic cookie.
Cherry-Filled Thumbprint Cookies, a jam-filled treat.
Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies, are another classic cookie to enjoy.
Valentine Treats
Valentine's Fudge is another tasty treat to enjoy for Valentine's day.
Another festive treat for your special someone is this yummy Valentine's Rocky Road.
How about some Red Velvet Ice cream to have along with your Linzer Heart Cookies?
Festive Cake Pops are the perfect treat for Valentine's Day treat tables.
How about giving your favorite people Red Cocoa Bombs for a fun homemade sweet treat?
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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.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: linzer heart cookies, linzer heart cookies recipe, Valentine's linzer cookies
Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 362kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly
Equipment Needed:
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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
Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
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.
I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes
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
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