Description
These elegant Raspberry Linzer Cookies feature a tender, spice-infused dough brightened with fresh orange zest. Perfectly sandwiched with tart raspberry jam and finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, they are a timeless addition to any dessert platter.
Ingredients
- 415g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of fine salt
- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 160g caster sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150g raspberry jam (seedless or seeded)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter, caster sugar, and orange zest with an electric mixer for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula until a cohesive dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, roll each portion between sheets of baking paper to 7mm thickness, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 180C (355F) fan-forced or 200C (430F) standard and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Cut out 6cm circles from the chilled dough; use a smaller cutter to remove the centers from half of the circles to create the tops.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then allow to cool completely on the tray.
- Dust the windowed tops with powdered sugar, spread jam on the solid bottoms, and sandwich them together.
Notes
To ensure your cookies keep their sharp edges, always work with the dough while it is cold; if it starts to soften too much while cutting, return it to the fridge for 10 minutes. For the best flavor, use a high-quality fruit-forward jam and freshly grated orange zest to balance the warmth of the ground spices.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian