Are you craving a delightful mix of sweet chocolate and tangy raspberry flavors, all packed into a single delicious treat? Look no further than our recipe for Linzer Chocolate Cookies! These delightful cookies are a perfect blend of rich cocoa, buttery goodness, and the fruity zing of raspberry jam. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or just indulge in a cozy baking session, these Linzer Chocolate Cookies are sure to hit the spot.
**Linzer Chocolate Cookies**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 egg yolk
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup cocoa powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup raspberry jam
– Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Dough**
– In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
– Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk, mixing until well combined.
– Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together.
– Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. **Roll Out the Dough**
– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
– On a floured surface, roll out one of the chilled dough disks to about ⅛-inch thickness.
– Using a round cookie cutter, cut out as many circles as possible, re-rolling the dough as needed.
– Using a smaller shape cutter (like a heart or star), cut out the centers of half of the cookies. These will be the tops of your Linzer cookies.
3. **Assemble the Cookies**
– Place the solid cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
– Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just set. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
– Dust the tops (the ones with the cut-out centers) with confectioners’ sugar.
– Spread raspberry jam on the bottom halves of the cookies, spreading to the edges.
– Place the sugared tops on the jam-covered bottoms, creating sandwich cookies.
4. **Serve and Enjoy**
– Serve these Linzer Chocolate Cookies on a beautiful platter for an afternoon tea or pack them in a decorative tin for a sweet gift.
– Enjoy the perfect balance of chocolate richness and fruity raspberry sweetness with every bite.
– These cookies also make a lovely addition to a holiday cookie platter or a cozy winter evening by the fireplace.
Feel free to experiment with different types of jam for a unique twist! From strawberry to apricot, there are endless possibilities to customize these Linzer Chocolate Cookies to your liking. Enjoy the process of baking and the delicious results that await you with this wonderful recipe. Happy baking!
