Delicious Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Raspberry Linzer Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by whisking together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. This will create a lovely base for your cookies.

2. Step 2

   In a separate bowl, beat the white sugar and softened butter together using an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving that melt-in-your-mouth texture! Now, add the egg substitute and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until everything is well blended.

3. Step 3

   Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the sugar-butter blend. Keep mixing until the dough becomes soft and pliable. Once ready, divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill them in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This chilling time helps the flavors meld beautifully and makes rolling out the dough easier.

4. Step 4

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and make cleanup a breeze!

5. Step 5

   Roll out one dough ball on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Use your favorite cookie cutter—be it a square, star, or circle—to cut out 32 cookies. Repeat this process with the second dough ball. For the second set of cookies, use a smaller 1-inch square cutter to cut out the centers, creating a lovely window for the raspberry jam to peek through. Arrange all 64 cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about an inch of space between them.

6. Step 6

   Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Once baked, let them cool on the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This cooling step is essential to ensure they hold their shape and texture!

7. Step 7

   Once cooled, spread about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam in the center of each whole cookie. For the cut-out cookies, dust them with confectioners' sugar for a touch of sweetness and elegance. Finally, place one cut-out cookie atop each jam-filled cookie, creating a delightful sandwich that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!