Description
Classic Raspberry Linzer Heart Cookies are a delightful combination of a buttery, crisp exterior and a sweet-tart raspberry filling. Perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or simply to share a little love, these heart-shaped cookies melt in your mouth and look stunning on any dessert platter. Easy to make, they’re sure to impress your friends and family while creating sweet memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough for about one hour wrapped in plastic wrap.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick; cut into heart shapes, half with window cutouts.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely.
- Assemble by spreading raspberry jam on solid cookies and topping with windowed ones; dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg