Raspberry Linzer Stars Recipe
I just love making Raspberry Linzer Stars! These are crispy, buttery cookies with raspberry jam peeking through adorable star-shaped cutouts. They’re perfect for holidays or any special occasion. 🍪✨
Let’s get into how to make them!
Equipment
- To create these delightful cookies, I’ll need a few key tools:
- Mixing bowls for preparing the dough.
- Electric mixer to beat ingredients together smoothly.
- Rolling pin to spread the dough evenly.
- Star-shaped cookie cutters for that classic look.
- Baking sheets to bake the cookies perfectly.
- Parchment paper: To prevent sticking.
- Wire rack for cooling the cookies.
- Getting all these tools ready makes the baking process smooth and fun!
Ingredients
Here’s what I use to create these tasty treats:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Each ingredient plays a vital role in making the cookies yummy and memorable! 🥰
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make Raspberry Linzer Stars:
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, almond flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then mix.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill dough: Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven: Turn on the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out dough: On a floured surface, roll dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes: Use star cutters to cut cookies, and a smaller cutter for the centers of half the cookies.
- Bake: Place cookies on lined baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Cool and fill: Let cookies cool on a wire rack. Spread jam on whole cookies, then top with cut-out cookies.
- Dust with sugar: Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top for a frosty finish.
These steps ensure every cookie comes out perfectly. 🎉
Notes
A few handy tips to keep in mind:
Chill time is crucial. Chilling helps the dough hold its shape, so don’t skip this step.
Get creative with shapes! Use any cutters you have for different looks.
Storage tips: Keep in an airtight container for up to a week, but they’re usually gone much sooner!
Raspberry Linzer Stars are as fun to make as they are to eat! 😊
Get creative with shapes! Use any cutters you have for different looks.
Storage tips: Keep in an airtight container for up to a week, but they’re usually gone much sooner!
Raspberry Linzer Stars are as fun to make as they are to eat! 😊