Description
Delicate almond cookies sandwiched with creamy Nutella and dusted with powdered sugar, Nutella Linzer Heart Cookies are a decadent treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or simply to show someone you care. Elegant yet easy to make, these cookies bring warmth, sweetness, and love to every bite.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling and Decoration:
- ¾ cup Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Cocoa powder (optional), for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or a hand mixer), cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the Wet Ingredients:
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, ½ cup at a time, mixing on low speed. Once all the dry ingredients are combined, increase the mixer speed to medium-low and mix until the dough forms.
- Roll Out the Dough:
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disc.
- Roll each disc between two sheets of parchment paper to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- Freeze the rolled dough for 45 minutes to 1 hour until firm.
- Cut Out the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove one sheet of dough from the freezer, peel off the top parchment paper, and use a large heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Use a smaller heart-shaped cutter to create cutouts in half of the cookies.
- Repeat the process with the second sheet of dough.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Fill and Assemble the Cookies:
- Microwave the Nutella for about 10 seconds to make it easier to spread.
- Spread a thin layer of Nutella on the flat side of the solid cookies.
- Dust the cutout cookies with powdered sugar and sandwich them over the Nutella-spread cookies.
- Decorate the Mini Hearts (Optional):
- Dust the smaller cutout hearts with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or a mix of both.
- Alternatively, sandwich the mini hearts with Nutella for bite-sized treats.
Notes
- Keep the Dough Chilled: Chilled dough is easier to handle and prevents spreading during baking.
- Experiment with Fillings: Swap Nutella for raspberry jam, caramel, or lemon curd for a unique flavor.
- Storage: Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European