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Shortbread Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam recipe


  • Author: Sophia

Ingredients

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For the Jam Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup frozen raspberries
  • ¾ cup apple juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

For the Shortbread Dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Make the Jam:

  1. In a small pot, combine cranberries, raspberries, apple juice, and brown sugar.
  2. Cook on medium heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
  3. Let the jam cool in the fridge.

2. Make the Cookie Dough:

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and flatten into discs. Chill for 30 minutes.

3. Roll and Cut Cookies:

  1. Roll each disc between parchment paper to ¼ inch thick. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  2. Cut out cookies using a 2 ½ inch round cutter. Use a smaller cutter for half of them to create centers.
  3. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour.

4. Bake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are light brown.
  3. Let cool, then dust the tops of the cut-out cookies with powdered sugar.

5. Assemble:

  1. Spread about 1 teaspoon of jam on the bottom of each solid cookie.
  2. Sandwich with a cookie that has a cut-out center.
  3. Enjoy your delicious homemade cookies!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: Approximately 150-200 per cookie
  • Sugar: 10-15 grams
  • Fat: 7-10 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 20-25 grams
  • Protein: 1-2 grams