Description
Cherry Linzer Heart Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a buttery, crumbly exterior with a luscious cherry filling. Perfect for sharing during cozy gatherings or surprising loved ones on special occasions, these charming cookies are not just desserts, but heartfelt creations that elicit smiles and sweet memories. With their beautiful heart shape and irresistible flavor, they are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup cherry preserves
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream the cold unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into heart shapes, making some with cut-out centers.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies on parchment-lined sheets for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Once cooled, spread cherry preserves on half of the cookies and top with another cookie to create sandwiches. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg