Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies
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Create lovely green Christmas tree Linzer cookies for the holidays. The hearts in the middle are the perfect way to decorate them.
If you are looking for more Christmas cookies to make, then try these easy Christmas tree meringue cookies too! All you need are a few ingredients and a piping bag and you can make some cute little Christmas trees that melt in your mouth.

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Christmas cookies are so much fun because there are so many different types you can make!
I have always been a fan of Linzer cookies, but I never took the leap to make my own. This year, I decided to change that. If you have never made Linzer cookies, then I am sure you are going to enjoy this easy recipe.

How To Make Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies
I’ll share some step-by-step photos and a few extra tips before we get to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Christmas tree Linzer cookies might look complicated, but they are easier than ever!
Kitchen Tools Needed
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter
- Miniature Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter (1-inch)
Ingredients Needed
All the exact amounts you need are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here is a quick list of what you need to get from the store.
- Egg Yolk
- Granulated Sugar
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Flour
- Ground Almond
- Kelly Green Gel Food Coloring
- Strawberry Jam
- Confectioner’s Sugar

What Are Linzer Cookies?
So, what is a Linzer cookie? I had done thorough research before whipping up my first batch. A Linzer cookie mimics a torte/shortbread. It has very few leavening agents (ie.: no baking powder/soda) and some recipes eliminate the egg altogether. I opted to add an egg yolk to my Linzer cookie recipe. I like the idea of eggs in my baking to act as a binding agent. The egg yolk really helped with keeping a good, firm consistency on my Linzer cookie dough.
Linzer Cookie Tips
You can skip on down to the printable recipe card. I’m just going to share a few tips that I think will be helpful – especially if you are making them for the first time.
Almond Flour Instead of Ground Almonds
If you don’t want to grind up your own almonds, you can use almond flour instead. Either almond meal or almond flour both work for this cookie recipe.

Mix The Cookie Dough With Your Hands
Not only is it a lot more fun, but when you use your hands, it just mixes the green food coloring better.
Chill Dough
Let the dough chill in the refrigerator for about an hour after you mix in the food coloring. This will make it easier to roll out and cut.

Dust Rolling Pin and Cookie Cutters With Flour
The key to preventing your cookie dough from sticking to things is to dust everything lightly with flour. This will make the rolling pin easier to use and help your cookie cutters too.

Dust With Confectioner’s Sugar
After you let them cool completely, spread the strawberry jam on top and add the 2nd cookie. I love to dust the cookies lightly with confectioner’s sugar just to give them a little extra pizazz!

Store The Cookies In The Refrigerator
Since they are filled with strawberry jam, I suggest storing the cookies in an airtight container and keeping them refrigerated. They will last about a week.



Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies
SERVINGS
Equipment
- Cookie Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¾ cup sugar granulated
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour +extra for rolling
- ¼ cup ground almond
- a pinch of salt
- 2 small drops Kelly green gel food coloring
- ¾ cup strawberry jam
- confectioner's sugar, sifted for dusting
- 1 Christmas tree cookie cutter 3 inch long and 3 inches wide at its widest point
- 1 miniature heart shaped cookie cutter 1 inch in size
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolk and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add butter to egg and sugar mixture, followed by the vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
- Add green gel food coloring and knead with your hands until dough is completely tinted.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove dough from fridge. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Dust a rolling pin with flour and roll out cookie dough until it’s about ¼ of an inch thick.
- Cut out 14-20 Christmas tree shapes. Place each one gently on the lined baking sheet.
- Using the miniature heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out a heart in the center of half of the tree-shaped cookies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes and allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Using an offset spatula, spread jam in the centre of the whole cookies. Top off with a cookie with the heart-shaped centre.
- Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and enjoy!
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Those cookies are so festive and cute. I want to make a batch for santa!
I love how pretty these linzer cookies are. They are perfect for the holiday season.
I’m glad you ended up making that first batch! I definitely have to try making some of these myself.
I’ve never heard of Linzer cookies, but they look and sound delicious! I’ll have to try making them sometime.
These cookies are just so cute! I love the festiveness and they seem easy to make.
What a beautiful twist on traditional linzer cookies. I love those Christmas Tree cookies you made and will have to try baking some this season.
I grew up eating linzer tart cookies. This is such a fun twist! I love them!
These look so good. I have never tried these before. I really love how they turned out too. They look amazing.
These are very cute cookies. I like that they use almonds for the flour as that is way healthier.
I haven’t heard of a Linzer cookie before. My mom used to make something similar when I was growing up. I’ll have to give these a try.
These are so flavorful! Perfect for the cookie exchange and for a holiday gift!
These look so amazing and delicious. I don’t think I have had any before. Such a sweet thing to bring to your holidays with reminders of Grandmothers!
These cookies are adorable. I love that your husband approved and you can keep his grandma’s memory alive. Merry Christmas!
Love Love Love, the heart in the center of the tree! So adorable and what a unique idea. I need to make these cookies this weekend, we have relatives coming!
These cookies look so cute. So delicious too. Perfect to make with kids.
I currently have a bag of fresh ground almond meal in my refrigerator left over from making nut milk. This cookie recipe sounds like the perfect use for it! Pinning for later. 🙂
I love Liner cookies and these look so pretty and delicious! I’ll show them to my older kids and put them on our list of cookies to make!
These are the most adorable Christmas cookies! I will definitely have to try these out!
I haven’t ever seen a cookie like this. I love that its green. I’m glad it is very special to you.
Oh my these are the cutest Christmas cookies I’ve ever seen. So clearing the counter and getting right to it. yumm!
OMG these are the cutest! I love the little heart in the middle! Perfect for a sweet gift!!!
These cookies look so lovely! Thank you for such an amazing recipe!
Hi Emily,
Thank you so much! They are definitely one of our all-time favorite cookies. Let us know if you try them!
– Lisa, Easy Recipe Depot Customer Care
I’ll definitely try them!