Chocolate Raspberry Linzer Cookies

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Servings: 36 Difficulty: Advanced
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Delicate chocolate sandwich cookies with a sweet raspberry center
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These Chocolate Raspberry Linzer Cookies are a festive and elegant treat, perfect for holiday cookie exchanges or afternoon tea. The tender, spiced chocolate dough is subtly flavored with almond extract and cinnamon, creating a rich base that contrasts beautifully with the bright, tart raspberry jam filling. Each cookie features a charming lattice or cut-out window that reveals the vibrant red jam inside. While traditional Linzers use almond flour, this version relies on all-purpose flour and semi-sweet chocolate for a deeper cocoa flavor. They are best assembled after baking to keep the cookies crisp, with a layer of melted chocolate acting as the “glue” for the jam-filled sandwich. A dusting of confectioners’ sugar adds a final touch of sweetness and visual appeal.

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Chocolate Raspberry Linzer Cookies

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 36 Calories: 1107.2

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These Chocolate Raspberry Linzer Cookies are a festive and elegant treat, perfect for holiday cookie exchanges or afternoon tea. The tender, spiced chocolate dough is subtly flavored with almond extract and cinnamon, creating a rich base that contrasts beautifully with the bright, tart raspberry jam filling. Each cookie features a charming lattice or cut-out window that reveals the vibrant red jam inside. While traditional Linzers use almond flour, this version relies on all-purpose flour and semi-sweet chocolate for a deeper cocoa flavor. They are best assembled after baking to keep the cookies crisp, with a layer of melted chocolate acting as the "glue" for the jam-filled sandwich. A dusting of confectioners' sugar adds a final touch of sweetness and visual appeal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
  2. In a large mixer bowl, beat the sugar and softened butter until light and creamy.
  3. Beat in the eggs and almond extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
  8. Cut out circles using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter.
  9. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  10. Using a 1-inch round cutter, cut out the centers from half of the cookies to create windows.
  11. Place the cookies on ungreased cookie sheets. Reroll trimmings if necessary.
  12. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or just until set but not browned.
  13. Let stand on cookie sheets for 2 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  14. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate morsels in a heatproof bowl over hot (not boiling) water, stirring until smooth.
  15. Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate on the flat side of each solid cookie.
  16. Top the chocolate with 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam.
  17. Sprinkle the cookies with cut-out centers with confectioners' sugar.
  18. Place the sugar-dusted cookies flat-side down on top of the jam-filled cookies to form sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1107.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.6g63%
Saturated Fat 24.1g121%
Cholesterol 190.0mg64%
Sodium 2936.5mg123%
Total Carbohydrate 167.6g56%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 60.8g
Protein 17.7g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, raspberry, linzer, cookies, sandwich, jam, almond, cinnamon, baking, dessert, holiday, tea, treat, confectioners, sugar, dough, cutout, semi-sweet, morsels
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