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A plate of chocolate Linzer cookies with cream cheese filling and a dusting of powdered sugar, arranged neatly in a circular pattern.

Chocolate Linzer Cookies

These homemade Chocolate Linzer Cookies are a perfect balance of buttery, crisp cookies and creamy frosting filling. They’re ideal for cozy gatherings, holiday parties, or as a special treat for yourself. Soft and flavorful, these cookies make any occasion feel extra special.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Bake time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 131 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Paddle attachment
  • Cookie cutters
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a stand mixer.
  • Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  • Add flour, espresso powder, salt, and baking powder, and mix until fully combined.
  • Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out rounds and center holes.
  • Chill cookies in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Mix until fluffy.
  • Spread frosting on solid cookies and top with cutout cookies. Dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • If you don’t have a star-shaped cookie cutter, any small shape will work!
  • You can also experiment with different flavorings for the frosting, like lemon zest or almond extract.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 249IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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