Description
Delicious shortbread cookies filled with jam, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (raspberry or apricot)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt; mix until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut into shapes, using a small cutter for the centers on half of the cookies.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool completely before filling with jam.
- Top with the cut-out cookies to create a sandwich.
Notes
- Use your favorite fruit jam.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Dust with powdered sugar for decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Shortbread Linzer Cookies