Description
Linzer Strawberry Heart Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a buttery cookie base with a luscious strawberry jam filling, perfect for any occasion. Their charming heart shape makes them ideal for Valentine's Day or simply to brighten up everyday moments. Easy to prepare, these cookies will impress your friends and family with their delicious flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until just combined to keep cookies tender.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out half of the dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into heart shapes, ensuring you have pairs for sandwiching.
- Place cutouts on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Once cooled, spread strawberry jam on half of the cookies and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill the dough before rolling to maintain shape during baking. Experiment with different jams like raspberry or apricot for a unique twist.