Cherry Linzer Cookies, Perfect for Valentines Day!
What better way to spread the love this time of year than with these beautiful cherry jam linzer cookies? Buttery, sweet, and filled with bright Cherry Republic jam, these heart shaped cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Cherry Republic Jam
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Whisk in the egg until fully combined. Gently fold in the flour and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This step is essential for easy rolling and clean cookie shapes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thick. Use a fluted heart cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Using a mini heart cutter, cut out the center of half of the cookies (these will be the tops).
- Carefully transfer cookies to the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely before assembling.
- Dust the top cookies (with heart cutouts) generously with powdered sugar. Spread Cherry Republic jam onto the flat side of the bottom cookies, then sandwich together with the top cookies.