Description
Delight in the charm of Classic Raspberry Linzer Heart Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery, crumbly goodness filled with vibrant raspberry jam. These heart-shaped cookies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for any occasion—especially Valentine’s Day. With a dusting of powdered sugar and a sweet-tart filling, these cookies will impress everyone who tastes them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam (high-quality)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together cold unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually sift in all-purpose flour and lemon zest on low speed until combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into heart shapes, ensuring half have cut-out centers.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Once cooled, spread raspberry jam on solid hearts and top with cut-out hearts before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg