Raspberry Chia Jam Heart-Shaped Linzer Cookies
Make beautiful Raspberry Chia Jam Heart-Shaped Linzer Cookies with a buttery sandwich cookie base and sweet jam filling. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- plastic wrap
- oven
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- heart-shaped cookie cutter (2 1/2-inch)
- smaller heart-shaped cutter or knife
- wire rack
- fine-mesh sieve
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature and softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Filling and Decoration
- 1 cup raspberry chia jam
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg yolk and pure vanilla extract until fully combined. Add the all-purpose flour and salt, and mix on low speed just until a soft, cohesive dough forms and no dry streaks remain.
- Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until it is firm enough to roll out without sticking.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the chilled dough to a 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes, re-rolling the scraps as needed. Place the solid hearts 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Roll out the remaining dough and cut out an equal number of hearts. Using a smaller heart-shaped cutter or a knife, cut a smaller heart window from the center of each of these cookies to create the tops.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of raspberry chia jam onto the flat side of each solid heart cookie, leaving a narrow border around the edge. Place a cut-out top cookie on top of each one to make a sandwich.
- Gently dust the assembled cookies with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve just before serving.
Notes
Ensure butter is properly softened for easier mixing. Use a sharp cookie cutter for clean edges. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for best presentation.