Description
Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies are a festive delight that combines tender, buttery cookies with a rich, nutty flavor and luscious jam filling. These charming tree-shaped treats are dusted with powdered sugar, resembling freshly fallen snow. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family evenings, these cookies not only taste divine but also evoke nostalgia and warmth. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of baking as you create these enchanting cookies that will be cherished by all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup favorite jam (raspberry or apricot)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and ground almonds.
- In another bowl, cream the cold butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in egg yolks and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined. Knead gently by hand until cohesive.
- Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out one disc to 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface and cut tree shapes; cut centers from half.
- Bake cookies on parchment-lined sheets for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely before spreading jam on solid bases and topping with cut-out trees.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg