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Lemon Curd Linzer Cookies

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Delight in the sweet, tangy charm of Lemon Curd Linzer Cookies — delicate almond shortbread cookies sandwiched with vibrant homemade lemon curd. Perfect for spring celebrations, Easter baking, and festive dessert tables, these buttery treats dusted with powdered sugar are as beautiful as they are delicious! #lemondesserts #linzercookies #eastercookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 2/3 cup (70g) powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup (50g) almond flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup lemon curd

  • Additional powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.

  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms.

  6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.

  7. Cut out an even number of cookies using a scalloped round cookie cutter. Use a smaller shape cutter (like a bunny) to cut out the center of half the cookies.

  8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and chill for 10 minutes.

  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.

  10. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.

  11. Spread a teaspoon of lemon curd on the flat side of each whole cookie. Top with a cut-out cookie and gently press to sandwich together.

  12. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For extra zing, use homemade lemon curd.

  • Chilling the dough ensures cookies maintain their shape while baking.

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.