Description
Buttery and bright, these Easter Lemon Linzer Cookies with a lemon filling are a delightful treat that combines elegance with ease, perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all purpose flour (For the base of the cookies.)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (Or finely ground almonds.)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (For leavening.)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (To enhance flavors.)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (For a rich flavor.)
- 3/4 cup sugar (Sweetener for the dough.)
- 1 large egg (To bind the dough.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (For additional flavor.)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (To enhance the lemon flavor.)
- 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting (For decoration.)
Filling
- 1 cup lemon curd or jam (For filling the cookies.)
Instructions
Cookie Dough Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 to 2 hours (or overnight).
Rolling and Cutting
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out each disc of dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut half of the cookies into solid shapes and the other half with a center cut-out.
- Transfer cookies to the baking sheet using a thin spatula.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes, until the edges are light golden.
- Allow them to cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Assembling Cookies
- Once completely cool, dust the tops of the cut-out cookies with powdered sugar.
- Spread a small amount of lemon curd or jam on the solid base cookies.
- Gently press the powdered sugar tops onto the filled cookies.
Notes
These cookies can be filled with various jams like raspberry, apricot, or strawberry. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Baking