Delicate Matcha Linzer Cookies: A Special Recipe for Your Christmas Home Party
Infuse Your Christmas Home Party with Festive Cheer! Make Hyosom’s Signature Matcha Linzer Cookies
Bring the joy of Christmas right into your kitchen with homemade Linzer cookies! Use a variety of charming cookie cutters to create your own unique and beautiful holiday treats. This recipe yields approximately 10-11 pairs of delightful cookies. Enjoy a wonderful baking session with your loved ones! ^^
Cookie Dough Ingredients- 90g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 70g granulated sugar
- 30g egg, room temperature (approx. 1/2 egg)
- 150g cake flour
- 10g matcha powder
- 20g almond flour
Sweet Filling- Strawberry jam (or your favorite jam), as needed
Elegant Decoration- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Strawberry jam (or your favorite jam), as needed
Elegant Decoration- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until smooth using a whisk or spatula. Then, add the granulated sugar and continue to whip until the mixture is well combined and has a pale, creamy color. This step is crucial for achieving a tender cookie texture.
Step 2
Lightly whisk the room-temperature egg in a separate small bowl. Gradually add the beaten egg to the butter-sugar mixture in 2-3 additions, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Adding the egg too quickly can cause the mixture to separate, so it’s important to mix well until each addition is fully incorporated, maintaining a smooth, creamy consistency.
Step 3
Sift the cake flour, matcha powder, and almond flour directly into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Sifting the dry ingredients ensures an even distribution and a finer texture for your cookies.
Step 4
Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. Mix only until the flour is incorporated.
Step 5
Once the dough comes together with a crumbly texture, gently gather it into a cohesive ball with your hands. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough makes it easier to roll out and cut, and it helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
Step 6
Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough to an even thickness of about 0.5cm (approximately 1/4 inch). Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes. For the bottom cookie pieces, cut out the full shape. For the top cookie pieces, set some aside for now; these will have centers cut out later.
Step 7
Take the cookie dough set aside for the tops and, using a smaller cookie cutter or a round cutter, carefully cut out the center of each cookie to create a window. This allows the jam filling to peek through beautifully. Arrange the cut cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, leaving some space between them. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
Step 8
Once baked, carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. After the cookies have cooled thoroughly, spread a thin layer of strawberry jam or your preferred jam onto the surface of the cookies without a cutout. Avoid using too much jam, as it may ooze out during assembly.
Step 9
Gently place the cookies with the cutouts on top of the jam-filled cookies to form sandwich cookies. For a decorative touch, you can lightly dust some of the top cookies with powdered sugar by sifting it over them. This creates a beautiful snowy effect, perfect for the holiday season. These finished Linzer cookies will add a touch of sweetness to your Christmas festivities.
