Description
Reindeer Linzer Cookies are a festive delight that brings holiday cheer to any gathering. These charming, buttery cookies feature a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a luscious raspberry jam filling, making them the perfect treat for decorating with loved ones or gifting to friends. With their delightful flavors and stunning presentation, these cookies are sure to impress at any festive occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add flour on low speed until the dough is soft but not sticky.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for one hour.
- Roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes, ensuring half have cut-out windows.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Once cooled, spread raspberry jam on solid cookies and top with cut-out cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg