Transport yourself to a European bakery with these stunning yet simple Keto Linzer Cookies. These delicate, buttery almond-flavored sandwich cookies are filled with a vibrant, sugar-free raspberry jam, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Not only are they a beautiful treat for holidays or special occasions, but they’re also low-carb, gluten-free, and incredibly easy to make. Get ready to impress your friends and family with a guilt-free indulgence that tastes just like the real thing!
Ingredients
• For the Cookies
• 3 ounces / 85g buttery spread, softened
• 2 tbsp / 24g erythritol or preferred granular sweetener
• 1 tbsp / 15 ml almond extract
• 6 tbsp / 45g coconut flour
• 2 tbsp / 30g cream cheese, softened
• For the Filling
• ¼ cup / 60g sugar-free raspberry jam
• Optional: Powdered erythritol for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened buttery spread, cream cheese, erythritol, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the coconut flour and mix on low speed until a cohesive dough forms. Knead it gently with your hands for a minute to bring it all together.
4. Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch / 5 mm.
5. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 20 circles. On 10 of these circles, use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out a “window” in the center. These will be your top pieces.
6. Carefully transfer all the cookies to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Watch them closely as coconut flour bakes quickly.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes. They are very delicate when warm but will firm up as they cool.
8. Once cooled, spread about 1 teaspoon of sugar-free raspberry jam on the flat side of each bottom cookie (the solid circles).
9. Gently place a top cookie (with the window) on top of the jam. If desired, dust with powdered erythritol before serving.
Nutritional Information
• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 85 kcal
• Net Carbs: 2g
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 1g
• Note: Nutrition is an estimate and may vary based on used.
Pro Tips
• If the dough is too crumbly, chill it for 15-20 minutes. Cold coconut flour dough is much easier to roll and cut without breaking.
• For a clean, professional look, dust the “top” cookies with powdered erythritol *before* you assemble them. This keeps the jam center bright and beautiful.
• Feel free to experiment with other sugar-free jam flavors like strawberry or apricot, or even a keto-friendly lemon curd for a zesty twist.
• Store cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They will soften slightly over time as they absorb moisture from the jam.
FAQ
Q: What makes these Linzer cookies keto-friendly
A: These Linzer cookies are keto-friendly because they use coconut flour instead of traditional wheat flour and a sugar substitute like erythritol. The filling is a sugar-free raspberry jam, keeping the net carb count to just 2g per cookie.
Q: My cookie dough is very crumbly what should I do
A: If your dough is too crumbly, the recipe suggests chilling it for 15-20 minutes. Cold coconut flour dough is much easier to handle, roll, and cut without breaking apart.
Q: Can I use a different filling besides raspberry jam
A: Yes, feel free to use other sugar-free jam flavors like strawberry or apricot. For a zesty twist, a keto-friendly lemon curd would also be a delicious alternative filling.
Q: How should I store these Keto Linzer Cookies
A: Store the assembled cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 4 days, though they may soften slightly over time as the cookie absorbs moisture from the jam.
