Valentine’s Day calls for something sweet, special, and full of love. What better way to celebrate than with homemade Valentine Linzer Cookies? These delightful treats are not only delicious but also a perfect way to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. Filled with raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar, these heart-shaped cookies are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake your way into someone’s heart with these Valentine Linzer Cookies!
Valentine Linzer Cookie
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup ground almonds
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup raspberry jam
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out an even number of cookies. For half of the cookies, use a smaller heart-shaped cutter to cut out the centers.
9. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on the whole cookies, then gently press a cut-out cookie on top to create a sandwich.
13. Dust the tops of the cookies with powdered sugar.
14. Repeat with the remaining dough and jam.
15. Serve these lovely Valentine Linzer Cookies to your sweetheart, family, or friends and watch their faces light up with joy!
These Valentine Linzer Cookies are not only a delicious treat but also a lovely way to spread some love and cheer. Whether you’re baking them for a romantic evening, a Galentine’s Day gathering, or just to show someone you care, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Get creative with different shaped cutouts and various jams to make them even more special. So, embrace the spirit of love and sweetness this Valentine’s Day by baking a batch of these delightful cookies!
