Description
Deliciously nutty and colorful Pistachio Linzer Cookies with a fruity jam filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Raspberry or apricot jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in finely ground pistachios, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.
- Gradually add flour until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes for half the cookies and use a smaller cutter to cut the center of the remaining cookies.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Spread a layer of jam on the solid cookies and top with the cut-out cookies; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure to chill the dough adequately before rolling it out to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg