Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies

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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Do you love to make cookies for Christmas? It’s a wonderful way to just get in the kitchen and express your culinary creativity. Plus, in the end, you have some delicious cookies to enjoy.

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.

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More Christmas Desserts

If you enjoyed these Christmas tree linzer cookies, here are some more easy cookie recipes you should try next.

• Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
• Chocolate Madeleines With Caramel Dip
• Simple Lace Cookies