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    Home » Holiday Recipes » Vegan Linzer Cookies

    Vegan Linzer Cookies

    Published: Dec 20, 2020 · Modified: Mar 3, 2023 by Natalia · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    These Vegan Linzer Cookies are soft sugar cookies filled with raspberry jam. They’re made with just 5 ingredients and lots of love! What else do you need to cheer up your Christmas celebrations!

    Over head shot of the Linzer Cookies, jam and a box of cookies.

    I’m obsessed with cookies this time of the year, don’t you? They seem the perfect edible and sweet decorations for any Christmas table. December is synonym of celebrations, joy, family gatherings and, of course, delicious and pretty desserts.

    Eye-level shot of the sandwiched Cookies, a bottle of milk, cups and saucers.

    These cookies are not overly sweet, so you can eat them just as they are or sandwich them together with your favorite jam. I love all sorts of jams although I must say I have a weakness for raspberry jam. Love its color and texture, needless to say, its sweet and tangy taste pairs wonderfully with these cookies.

    Anyway, if you happen to try filling these cookies with another jam flavor and it works for you lets us know in the comments below.

    Closeup of the cookies a cardboard box and parchment paper.

    Ingredients

    Vegan butter. I use margarine. Any plant based butter will work for this recipe. I haven’t tried to make them with coconut oil, if you do so, make sure the oil is not melted.

    Sugar. I use white granulated sugar but caster sugar or cane sugar are also suitable for this recipe.

    Vanilla. If you can’t get your hands on pure vanilla extract, clear or vanilla imitation will do the trick too. Pure vanilla has a richer flavour though.

    Flour. All-purpose normal flour (or plain flour) is what I normally use for this recipe. If you would like to make them gluten-free, use gluten free all-purpose flour at a ratio of 1:1.

    Raspberry Jam. I either use homemade or store-bought jam, depending on the availability of fresh raspberries and the time I have to cook. Anyway, as much as I love homemade, I’ve found there are great brands that make fantastic jams.

    High angle shot of the Cookies and a bowl of raspberry jam.

    How to make Vegan Linzer Cookies

    Full instructions and measurements can always be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is just a summary of the process. 

    1. First, line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
    2. Beat together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and mix until just combined.
    3. Add flour and salt. Mix until the flour has incorporated and the batter looks smooth.
    4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, divide and flat to make two discs. Wrap with cling film. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Once out of the fridge, cover the dough with another parchment paper and roll out ⅙ inch (6mm) thick.
    5. Preheat oven to 350ºF / 175 ºC. Cut out your cookies, place on the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 13-15 minutes.
    6. Let cool. Spread a spoon of jam on half the cookies and cover them with the remaining cookies to make a sandwich. You can dust with icing sugar for the final touch.

    Over head shot of the jam filled Cookies and a box full of cookies.

    Tips on how to make the Best Cookies

    Linzer cookies are one of the easiest, most elegant and festive cookies. They are, at the same time, totally customizable for any celebration you may have.

    All you need is a round cookie cutter or cake ring mold (you know, those used for beautifully plating cake rice or cake meat when you want to impress your guests 😉 ), ideally between 2.5- 3 inch (6.4-7.5 cm) diameter and an alphabet cookie cutter set, preferably made of stainless steel.

    I chose the “Merry Christmas” message, as it couldn’t be otherwise for this time of the year. “Congratulations…” or “Happy New Year” will look wonderful as well.

    High angle shot of the Cookies, the milk and the coffee cups, on a white surface.


    RECIPE

    Alphabet linzer cookies filled with raspberry jam

    Vegan Linzer Cookies

    NATALIA @ SIMPLE GREEN RECIPES
    These Vegan Linzer Cookies are soft sugar cookies filled with raspberry jam, and made with just 5 ingredients.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 13 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 13 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons 250 grams vegan butter
    • 1 ¼ cups sugar 250 grams white sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 470 grams
    • 1 cup raspberry jam

    Instructions
     

    • First, line or grease and flour two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until just incorporated and a bit creamy. Don’t over beat or your cookies will spread while baking. Add the vanilla and mix to combine. 
    • Sift in flour and salt. Mix until the flour has incorporated and the dough looks smooth. At that point the dough comes together and clumps around the paddle attachment. Your dough is ready. 
    • Transfer the dough to a floured surface, divide in two and flat them to make discs. Wrap with cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
    • Preheat oven to 350ºF / 175 ºC.
    • Once out of the fridge, cover the dough with another parchment paper and roll out ¼ inch (6mm) thick. 
    • Cut out your cookies, place on the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 13-15 minutes. 
    • Let cool on the cookie sheet to firm up. Spread a spoon of jam on half the cookies and cover them with the remaining cookies to make a sandwich. Press lightly. 
    • You can dust with icing sugar for the final touch. Enjoy!

    Notes

    GLUTEN FREE: If you would like to make them gluten-free, use gluten free all-purpose flour at a ratio of 1:1.
    STORE: Theses cookies can be stored on an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. After that, it’s much better to refrigerate them, they will keep fresh for a week in the fridge. 
    FREEZE: You can freeze this cookies for up to 3 months. Place them in an air tight container in layers separated by parchment paper so they do not stick while freezing. Cover with lid and double wrap the container with cling film. Place in the freezer. Make sure to let them unthaw completely before eating. 
    NUTRITION INFORMATION
    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice. 
    See our full nutrition disclosure. 
    Course Holiday Recipes
    Keyword CHRISTMAS, COOKIE, CUT OUT, DAIRY FREE, DESSERT, EASY, EGG FREE, Gluten free, HEALTHY, JAM, LINZER, recipe, SNACK, Vegan
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Laura

      December 26, 2022 at 6:57 am

      Going to try making this with strawberry ham. They look absolutely amazing. They will be our New Year’s Eve dessert!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 1:34 pm

        Hi Laura, happy to hear that, good choice! They are never missing at our holiday dinner table.

        Reply
    2. Hayley Dhanecha

      December 26, 2022 at 5:56 am

      These vegan linzer cookies were so good especially with a cup of coffee. They tasted delicious and the recipe is so easy! Definitely making them again!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 1:43 pm

        I do agree Hayley, they pair perfectly with a cup of coffee. Glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    3. Amy Liu Dong

      December 25, 2022 at 5:59 am

      Never heard of this cookie’s name before but it looks delicious and easy to make.
      I am going to make this at home, yum!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 12:40 pm

        Hope you will love it as much as we do! Thanks so much, Amy!

        Reply
    4. Jamie

      December 24, 2022 at 6:45 am

      This is such an awesome cookie recipe and a very unique one! Definitely looks yummy and totally love the lettering in it! Perfect for this Christmas festivity!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 12:40 pm

        Hi Jamie! Yes, linzer cookies are great holiday cookies. I also make them as a gift for birthdays, my family loves them!

        Reply
    5. Jenny Graves

      December 24, 2022 at 6:14 am

      These gluten-free raspberry filled cookies are so elegant! Although perfect for the holidays I plan on making them all year round.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 11:42 am

        Hi Jenny, we also love them all year round. Any celebration is a good excuse to make vegan linzer cookies!

        Reply
    6. Erin

      December 24, 2022 at 12:45 am

      5 stars
      These cookies were so tasty! I made them for my son’s vegan teacher. She loved them!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 11:40 am

        Hi, Erin! Thank you so much! I am beyond happy to read your positive review.

        Reply
    7. Mikayla

      December 23, 2022 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      Such a good simple sugar cookie recipe and I happened to have some of my strawberry watermelon jam on hand so we used that. These were very tasty and stayed nice and soft following your instructions!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 11:39 am

        Thank you for your feedback, and for trying my vegan linzer cookies recipe! I love creating them!

        Reply
    8. Ann

      December 23, 2022 at 4:45 pm

      Yours turned out so pretty! My aunt makes these linzer cookies for Christmas every year. One of the goodies I look forward to!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 11:36 am

        Thank you, Ann! These are a family favourite around here too.

        Reply
    9. Colleen

      December 23, 2022 at 3:11 pm

      These cookies are perfect because I always have them as a vegan option for family gatherings. They make a perfect edible gift for vegan neighbors, too.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 11:34 am

        Hi Colleen! Yes, linzer cookies are a great gift. I make them for my vegan and non-vegan friends.

        Reply
    10. Journa Liz Ramirez

      December 23, 2022 at 5:48 am

      5 stars
      Wow! This is so good! My family loved and enjoyed these vegan linzer cookies. Thanks, for sharing this must-try recipe. We’ll surely have this again.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 11:31 am

        This recipe is a beloved favorite here, I make it several times a year. Thank you for sharing your experience, Journa. It means the world to me!

        Reply
    11. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli

      December 23, 2022 at 3:15 am

      5 stars
      Raspberry jam is my favorite as well! It was perfect in these adorable vegan Linzer cookies!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 11:24 am

        Hi Loreto and Nicoletta! Yes, raspberry jam goes really well here, it pairs beautifully with these cookies.

        Reply
    12. Maggie

      December 22, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      The vegan world is new to me, and this was my first time trying vegan butter. Loved it! And these linzer cookies were so yummy!!!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        January 01, 2023 at 11:11 am

        That is great to hear! I am so glad that you love my recipe that much!

        Reply

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