Description
These Red Velvet Linzer Cookies are a beautiful and indulgent treat that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. The soft, slightly tangy red velvet cookie is filled with sweet raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar, making them as delightful to the eye as they are to the tastebuds.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
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For the filling:
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (or your favorite fruit jam)
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For dusting:
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar, mixing well to combine.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll out one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2 inches in diameter) to cut out cookies.
- Use a smaller cookie cutter (such as a heart or a circle) to cut out the centers of half of the cookies. These will be the “top” cookies with the jam filling.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until firm around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once the cookies have cooled, spread a layer of raspberry jam on the solid cookies, and top with the cookies that have the center cut out. Press gently to sandwich the jam between the cookies.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with regular milk.
- The raspberry jam can be swapped with any other fruit jam, such as strawberry or cherry, depending on your preference.
- These cookies are best eaten within a few days of baking, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Red velvet cookies, Linzer cookies, Valentine’s Day cookies, jam-filled cookies, red velvet dessert, holiday cookies