Delicious and Healthy Sugar-Free Sour Cream Linzer Cookies Recipe

Enjoy the sweet taste of traditional Linzer cookies without the guilt with this sugar-free and sour cream-infused recipe. These cookies are perfect for those following a low-sugar or diabetic-friendly diet. The combination of sour cream and a hint of lemon zest gives these cookies a moist and tangy taste. The raspberry jam filling adds a burst of fruity sweetness. Prepare these cookies in just a few simple steps and savor the flavors without worrying about the sugar content.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar-free raspberry jam

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar substitute until light and fluffy.
3. Add the sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the dough disks to a 1/8-inch thickness.
8. Using a Linzer cookie cutter or a round cookie cutter, cut out an equal number of solid and window cutouts from the rolled dough.
9. Place the solid cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
12. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining dough.
14. Once all the cookies are cooled, spread a teaspoon of sugar-free raspberry jam onto each solid cookie.
15. Top each jam-coated cookie with a window cutout cookie, gently pressing them together to form a sandwich.
16. Serve and enjoy!

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