Description
Hazelnut Linzer Cookies are delightful treats that combine the rich flavor of hazelnuts with a sweet jam filling, making them a visually appealing and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120 g) hazelnuts: Toasted and finely ground
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour: Forms the base of the cookie dough
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar: Adds sweetness and delicate texture
- 1/2 teaspoon salt: Enhances flavors
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon: Adds warmth and depth
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter: Softened for creamy dough
- 1 large egg yolk: Adds richness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances flavor
- 1/2 cup (160 g) raspberry jam: Sweet filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast hazelnuts for 10-12 minutes.
- Combine ground hazelnuts, flour, powdered sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter and remaining powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, then mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide dough, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick and cut out cookies, creating cut-out centers for half.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack.
- Spread raspberry jam on solid cookies and sandwich with cut-out cookies.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure hazelnuts are finely ground for best texture.
- Do not skip the chilling step to maintain cookie shape.
- Check baking time as ovens vary.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Hazelnut Linzer Cookies, cookies, dessert, Austrian cookies, holiday treats