Sugar Free Sour Cream Linzer Cookies

Vegetarian
Sugar Free Sour Cream Linzer Cookies
45 min.
40
71kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with these delightful Sugar Free Sour Cream Linzer Cookies! Perfect for those who are looking to enjoy a delicious dessert while keeping their sugar intake in check, these cookies are a fantastic treat for everyone, including vegetarians. With a rich buttery flavor and a hint of nuttiness from ground almonds, each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, thanks to the luscious raspberry preserves.

What makes these cookies truly special is their unique texture, which is enhanced by the addition of sour cream, giving them a moist and tender crumb. The process of rolling out the dough and cutting out the cookies is not only fun but also allows for creativity in shaping your treats. Whether you choose classic round cookies or add a whimsical touch with star or heart-shaped cutouts, these Linzer cookies are sure to impress at any gathering.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe yields 40 delightful cookies, making it ideal for parties, holiday celebrations, or simply to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. With only 71 calories per cookie, you can savor each bite without any guilt. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these scrumptious Sugar Free Sour Cream Linzer Cookies that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.7 cup ground almonds 
  • 0.5 cup raspberry preserves 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • cup granulated artificial sweetener 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl , cream together butter and sugar substitute with an an electric mixer. Gradually add egg and vanilla while mixing. Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in by hand. Finally, stir in sour cream and ground almonds. Divide dough in half and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. On a well floured surface, roll out each half of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
  4. Cut out cookies using a 2 inch round cookie cutter. Using a 3/4 inch star or heart shaped cookie cutter, cut the center from half of all the rounds.
  5. Place cookies 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
  6. Remove cookies from cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack.
  7. To assemble: Stir the spreadable fruit until fruit so it is smooth. Spoon 1/2 teaspoonful of fruit onto each of the cookies without the holes. Set a cookie with a hole on top of the fruit layer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories71kcal
Protein5.58%
Fat37.31%
Carbs57.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.8
Glycemic Load
5.05
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3008695704781%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:71.14kcal
3.56%
Fat:3.77g
5.79%
Saturated Fat:1.76g
11.01%
Carbohydrates:12.97g
4.32%
Net Carbohydrates:8.99g
3.27%
Sugar:3.41g
3.79%
Cholesterol:11.32mg
3.77%
Sodium:34.04mg
1.48%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.19%
100%
Protein:1.27g
2.53%
Selenium:2.64µg
3.77%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.38%
Folate:12.62µg
3.16%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.55%
Iron:0.41mg
2.27%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.25%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.87%
Vitamin A:88.79IU
1.78%
Fiber:0.41g
1.65%
Phosphorus:12.97mg
1.3%
Calcium:11.89mg
1.19%
Source:Allrecipes