Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies, featuring a buttery texture and a tart raspberry jam filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these charmingly shaped cookies not only taste divine but also add a whimsical touch to your dessert table. Easy to make and customize, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (or preferred filling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour, almond flour, and powdered sugar until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. If the dough is crumbly, add a splash of milk.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into Christmas tree shapes.
- Place cookies on lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before assembling with raspberry jam.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg