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Raspberry Chia Jam Heart-Shaped Linzer Cookies

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These charming heart-shaped cookies combine buttery cookie dough with a delicious raspberry chia jam filling, perfect for any special occasion or a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Raspberry Chia Jam
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries You can use frozen raspberries if thawed and drained.
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds Helps to thicken the jam.
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Agave syrup can be used as a substitution.
For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure the butter is well-creamed for the best texture.
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can experiment with other extracts like almond or lemon.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour A gluten-free flour blend can be used for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances the flavor of the cookies.

Method
 

Preparing the Raspberry Chia Jam
  1. In a bowl, mash the fresh raspberries.
  2. Stir in the chia seeds and honey, then let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes until it thickens up.
Preheating the Oven
  1. While the jam is thickening, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Making the Cookie Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring until a dough forms.
Shaping and Baking the Cookies
  1. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  2. Cut the dough into heart shapes. For half of the hearts, use a smaller heart cutter to make a center cut-out.
  3. Place the cut-out cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cooling and Assembling
  1. Let the cookies cool completely.
  2. Spread a layer of the chia jam on the solid cookies and top them with the cut-out cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature. Freeze for longer storage without the jam, layered between parchment paper.
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