Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of Cherry Linzer Heart Cookies, a delightful treat that combines buttery dough with a tangy cherry jam filling. Perfect for any occasion, these heart-shaped cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Their unique flavor profile of sweet and tart will leave you wanting more, making them an ideal addition to your dessert table or as a special gift.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cherry jam (high-quality)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together powdered sugar and softened butter until fluffy.
- Mix in almond flour and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually sift in all-purpose flour and salt, stirring gently until the dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick; cut into heart shapes.
- Place half of the cookie cutouts on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Spoon about half a teaspoon of cherry jam onto each of the remaining cutouts and place them on top of the filled ones.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges; cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 34mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg