Chocolate Raspberry Linzer Cookies

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.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 36

Calories: 1107.2

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

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

2 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Sugar
3/4 cup Butter, softened
2 Eggs
1/2 teaspoon Almond extract
1 package NESTLE Toll House semi-sweet

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;Â°F (175ÃÂ°C).
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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