Description
Winter Spiced Linzer Cookies are a festive delight that combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with sweet, tangy jam. These buttery cookies, dusted with powdered sugar, are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make and visually stunning, they evoke warmth and joy in every bite, making them an irresistible treat this winter season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup raspberry or apricot jam
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir in vanilla extract; if too crumbly, add a teaspoon of cold water.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thick; cut shapes with cookie cutters, ensuring half have holes.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Once cooled, spread jam on solid cookie halves and top with cut-out halves. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different jams like lemon curd or chocolate ganache for unique flavors. For added crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts on top before baking.