Raspberry Linzer Cookies
Buttery shortbread hearts are sandwiched with a sweet homemade raspberry jam filling. These classic Linzer cookies make a lovely holiday treat!
It’s the last weekday before Valentine’s Day! Are you ready? Do you have all the cards written out and the little gifts bought?
Or is there maybe someone lingering on your list that could use a thoughtful gesture?
These classic Linzer cookies are fun to make and perfect for gifting. They’re so pretty, and they taste even better than they look. Honestly, when I took my first bite I did a little bit of a double-take. Have you ever done that? I thought I knew what to expect, but these definitely exceeded my hopes!
The cookie itself is buttery and tender-crisp. It’s my favorite cut-out cookie recipe, easy to make with just a handful of pantry staples, and the best thing about it is, the shapes do NOT spread in the oven, at all. Not even a little bit. The hearts are just as pretty coming out of the oven as they were going in. Definitely bookmark this recipe, because it’s a winner for sure and you’re going to want it again come Christmastime.
But I really think the homemade filling is what makes the whole recipe. I know that homemade jam sounds like a big ordeal but it’s really nothing more than fruit and sugar simmered together until thick. It takes about 10 minutes and it makes all the difference in the world! The raspberries cook down and their flavor intensifies like whoa. Try it!
The cookie cutters you see me using there are from this set.
And if you’re looking for other Valentine’s Day recipe ideas, be sure to check out this epic roundup I put up the other day! Have a great weekend and a happy Valentine’s day too!
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Raspberry Linzer Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) frozen raspberries
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter,, cold
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon (0.75 teaspoon) kosher salt
- 3/4 cup (96 g) cornstarch
- 3 1/2 cups (437.5 g) all-purpose flour, (you may need as much as 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar,, for garnish
Instructions
To make the jam filling
- Place the frozen raspberries and sugar in a small pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the fruit has broken down and the mixture is syrupy.
- Continue to cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Allow the jam to come to room temperature, then refrigerate.
To make the cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, and cream together on medium-low speed until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla, salt, and cornstarch.
- Add the flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing on medium-low speed after each addition. Stop adding flour when the dough gathers itself into a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl cleanly. (If making the dough ahead, be sure to add a little less flour.)
- Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of parchment paper, to a thickness of about 3/8-inch.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes. Use a smaller, fluted heart cutter to cut windows in half the cookies.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are just barely beginning to turn golden.
- Cool completely. Then spread the jam on the bottom heart, top with a second, open-heart cookie, and dust with powdered sugar.
I’m making this cookies but when picking up my heart shape cookies they loose its shape and the cut up ones are even worst. Still waiting to see how they look and taste but can you tell me what to do next time or is that how the batter is supposed to be? Thank you
Hi Adriana! The dough should be quite stiff. I think you will find some useful tips in this post: https://bakingamoment.com/how-to-bake-easy-and-delicious-cutout-cookies-with-neat-edges/. It’s the same cookie recipe, along with a lot more explanation as well as a video tutorial. Let me know if that helps!
to me you are my number 1 🙂 im collecting your yummmmmi creations to take them with me when i get married 🙂
That’s so nice! Thank you so much Christina and congratulations!
These are absolutely stunning, Allie! LOVE that video too! My mom is a linzer cookie addict, can’t wait to show her these!
I love them too! Your mom has great taste, lol! Thanks so much Chris- I hope you’re enjoying these last few moments of the weekend 🙂
These are sooo pretty and I love a buttery cookie with raspberry! Love the video too 🙂
Thank you so much Malinda! It’s such a great flavor combination and so perfect for Valentine’s Day 🙂
Allie, these linzer cookies are so darn pretty! I love your video and your kitchen is amazing! Can I move in with you and bake there every day? That’d be a dream come true!
Thank you, and yes! Please do! That would be my dream come true too Nancy! Thank you so much hon and I hope you’re staying warm this weekend!
Adorable linzers!
Thank you so much Sabrina!
Linzer cookies are so classic and SO delicious! These little hearts are so pretty and perfect for Valentine’s Day! Pinned!
Thank you so much Taylor and thanks for sharing on Pinterest too!
These are beautiful! Another great recipe!
Thank you so much Nicole! Hope you are enjoying your weekend so far!
these look AMAZING! your photos are just stunning!
Aw thank you so much! That is such a sweet compliment!
Everything you make is just beautiful! I am going to make these for my family this week to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Thank you, Allie!
Thank you so much Crystal! That is such a lovely compliment. I’m so glad you’re going to give this recipe a try! I hope your family enjoys. Have a great weekend and happy baking!
Linzer cookies are the best- love your photos and the video!
I just love the combination of raspberry jam + buttery cookie. Thank you so much Medha!
A classic cookie that’s always timeless! Love the video.
So true, Naomi! Thank you so much my friend!
These are so adorable! I absolutely love how perfect they are for Valentine’s Day❤️
Thank you so much Bests and Bites! I’m so happy you like them- I had so much fun making them 🙂
Love these cookies, Allie! Been watching the video numerous times, so beautiful and you make these cookies so easy to make. Happy Love Day to you too!
Thank you so much for watching Linda and Happy Love Day to you! I hope you enjoy the weekend and the holiday xo
You’ve stolen my heart with these Allie! I make linzer hearts every Valentine’s Day! These are just gorgeous!
Do you? I just love that you do that Mary Ann! Thank you so much and happy Valentine’s Day to you too!
Allie, I LOVE linzer cookies for Valentine’s Day!!! LOVE the video!!! I LOVE your cooktop/oven combo!!! so pretty!!!! (love that music in the video!) Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Thank you so much Alice! I love the cooktop/oven too. It’s so much nicer than what I had before and I feel like it elevates the look of my whole kitchen. Thank you so much for the sweet compliments and Happy Valentine’s Day to you as well!