Valentine Linzer Heart Cookies Recipe

24 cookies
18 min

A heart shaped layered shortbread inspired cookie filled with jam or jelly topped with powdered sugar. This Linzer heart cookie recipe is a must try!


I’m sure you’ve all seen the heart shaped cookies with jam in the middle of them before. Do you know what they are called? I had no idea until one of my Instagram friends shared a post spilling the details about these gorgeous jam filled cookies.

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I love that the internet has the ability to connect us to others that we would otherwise never know. I “met” Rebecca who shares amazing DIY, recipes and more on Instagram at My_Practical_Life after I shared a photo of our 1886 home after our lightning strike/house fire. Since then, I’ve gotten to know Rebecca and she is someone who I would genuinely be friends with outside of Instagram!


Rebecca recently shared a recipe for her Linzer Cookies that totally stopped me in my scroll. The cookies not only looked beautiful, you could literally tell that they would taste delicious as well! How cute are these cookies for Valentine’s Day or in a different shape for Christmas!

She shared her recipe with me – which I’m in turn sharing with you all today! I hope you all enjoy it!


I was particularly interested because her cookies reminded me of these Sablé Confiture cookies we saw when we were in France.

What are Linzer cookies?


Linzer cookies are a layered cookie similar to a sugar cookie or shortbread cookie that is filled with a fruit jam and topped with confectioners sugar (powdered sugar). Sometimes Linzer cookies are referred to as shortbread jam heart cookies or heart jam cookies.


What are Linzer cookies made of?


While Linzer cookies use common sugar cookie or shortbread ingredients; butter, sugar and flour! Some Linzer cookies also use almond flour, which gives them a more delicate and sandy texture. Linzer cookies are typically filled with a fruit jam or jelly and topped with powdered sugar. Almonds or sliced nuts may also be placed on top of the cookies.


What type of jelly do you use for Linzer cookies?


Traditional Linzer cookies are filled with a raspberry jam. However, now days, the filling options are endless. You can use apricot jam, grape jelly, strawberry jelly, and even chocolate-hazelnut Nutella!


Why are they called Linzer cookies?


These delicious cookies got their name from their place or origin, Linzer, Austria!


What nationality are Linzer cookies?


Linzer cookies originated in Austria.


Can I freeze Linzer cookies?


Store Linzer cookies in an airtight container for up to five days. If you wish to freeze them, store in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer of cookies. Do not finish with powdered sugar. Only apply powdered sugar once you have removed cookies from freezer and they have thawed to room temperature.


Linzer cookie cutters


Linzer cookies can be made in any shape! Take the guess work out of which cookie cutters to use with various sizes. This Linzer cookie cutter set by Wilton has you covered!

Linzer Heart Cookie Recipes


More Cut-Out Cookie Recipes


I love the creativity that cut-out cookies offer. The shapes are endless and the recipes are usually very easy. Here are some of my favorite cut-out cookie recipes you can give a try!


Gingerbread Boys

Classic Sugar Cookies

More about Rebecca: I’m a wife, mom of two and grandmother to one. I used to be a preschool teacher and then a children’s librarian, and now I am a homemaker. I enjoy gardening, diy projects, outdoor adventures both big and small (mostly small🤣), spending time with my family, and you’ll often find me in the kitchen as I love to bake and cook from scratch. I also have a pretty healthy sense of humor, acting my age? Only when necessary!

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Valentine Linzer Heart Cookies Recipe
Recipe details
  • 24  cookies
  • Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 8 Minutes Total time: 18 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c butter (3 sticks)
  • 1 1/2 c sugar
  • 2 tbs vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 4 c flour
Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F
in a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy
add eggs, beat well
slowly add in flour and baking powder while mixing
roll out cookie dough on a floured surface with a rolling pin
cut out hearts using the larger cookie cutter
using the smaller cookie cutter, cut out a smaller heart in half of the larger hearts and set aside
using a spoon, ladle the jam on the larger cookies that do not have a smaller heart cut in them
place the heart with the smaller heart cut out, on top of the jam filled cookie and place on a baking sheet
bake at 325°F for 8-11 minutes
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