Description
Delicious and buttery shortbread cookies filled with jam.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit jam
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 in the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters, placing half of them on a baking sheet.
- Spread a small amount of jam on each cookie.
- Top with remaining cookies, pressing gently to seal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use any flavor of fruit jam you prefer.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for presentation.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Shortbread Linzer Cookies