{"id":75252,"date":"2025-12-02T13:56:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T18:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/?p=75252"},"modified":"2025-12-02T17:14:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T22:14:53","slug":"pistachio-linzer-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/pistachio-linzer-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Pistachio Linzer Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"block-personal-note cwp-inner cwp-large has-background has-quinary-background-color\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-ll-love-this-grinch-themed-holiday-cookie\">Why You&rsquo;ll Love This Grinch-Themed Holiday Cookie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These Pistachio Linzer Cookies take everything you love about a classic Linzer and adds a playful Grinch-themed twist. Get the same tender, buttery dough, delicate nutty flavor, and crisp edges with a fun Grinch-green and a bright red raspberry jam peeking through a heart-shaped cutout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&rsquo;re festive and fun, but still totally timeless. It&rsquo;s the perfect way to bring a little holiday personality to a beloved traditional cookie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/what-molly-made-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50136\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/what-molly-made-headshot.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uses simple, healthier ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gives you bakery-style cookies without complicated steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nutty pistachios pair perfectly with the sweet jam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They stand out on the holiday cookie tray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner has-background has-senary-background-color\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title\">Love pistachio desserts? Try <a href=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/pistachio-pudding-cookies\/\">pistachio pudding cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/brown-butter-pistachio-cookies\/\">brown butter pistachio cookies<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/white-chocolate-pistachio-cookies\/\">white chocolate pistachio cookies<\/a> next.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75259\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-11-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-11-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-11-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-11.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients-youll-need\">Ingredients You&rsquo;ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pistachios: <\/strong>Shelled pistachios will make it much easier on you. Be sure they are unsalted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour:<\/strong> You can buy gluten-free if needed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>, <strong>light brown sugar, vanilla extract<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsalted butter:&nbsp;<\/strong>You want it to be very soft, but not melted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green gel food coloring:&nbsp;<\/strong>Optional, but 1&ndash;2 drops brighten the green for the Grinch theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raspberry jam<\/strong>:  Try apricot, blackberry, or cherry jam for flavor swaps. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Powdered sugar:<\/strong> Optional&nbsp;for dusting, but makes them extra festive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/pistachio-linzer-cookies\/#wprm-recipe-container-75280\">Jump to Recipe<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-pistachio-linzer-cookies\">How to Make Pistachio Linzer Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-1.jpg\" alt=\"pistachios ground up in a food processor\" class=\"wp-image-75258\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-1-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Grind pistachios<\/strong> in the food processor and pulse or blend until finely ground. Transfer them to a bowl with the flour and salt and whisk to combine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-3.jpg\" alt=\"wet ingredients for pistachio linzer cookies mixed together in a glass bowl with a white rubber spatula\" class=\"wp-image-75274\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-3-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-3-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-3-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-3-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Mix wet ingredients<\/strong> in a separate large bowl. Use a spatula (or a mixer on low) to combine the soft butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until no butter clumps remain and the mixture is smooth. If using, add 2 drops of green food coloring and stir to combine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-4.jpg\" alt=\"wet and dry ingredients for pistachio linzer cookie dough mixed together in a glass bowl on a counter\" class=\"wp-image-75265\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-4-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-4-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-4-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-4-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Add dry ingredients<\/strong> to the butter mixture and stir until the dough starts to come together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. You may need to mix with your hands. It should hold together in a ball, but be slightly crumbly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-5.jpg\" alt=\"pistachio linzer dough flattened into a rectangle inside of plastic wrap on a granite countertop, prepared to chill\" class=\"wp-image-75256\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-5-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-5-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-5-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-5-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-5-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-5.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Chill:&nbsp;<\/strong>Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and press it gently into a disc. Wrap and chill for 2 hours or overnight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-7.jpg\" alt=\"hand pressing into rolled out pistachio linzer cookie dough with a heart shaped cookie cutter\" class=\"wp-image-75273\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-7-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-7-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-7-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-7-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-7-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-7-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-7-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-7.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Cut the cookie dough:<\/strong> Turn the dough out onto a gently floured work surface and roll to 1\/4-inch thick. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, fluted cutter, or linzer cookie cutout, cut dough into circles. Cut a smaller shape in the center of half the cookies. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-8.jpg\" alt=\"butter knife spreading raspberry jam in a heart shape onto baked pistachio linzer cookies\" class=\"wp-image-75266\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-8-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-8-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-8-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-8-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-8-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-8.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Bake:&nbsp;<\/strong>Arrange the cookies with the heart cutout on one baking sheet and the whole cookies on the other. Bake the heart cutout cookies at 350&deg;F for 7 min and the whole cookies for 8 min. Dust with powdered sugar. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 min then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before assembling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-9.jpg\" alt=\"hand assembling the top cookie of a pistachio linzer cookie\" class=\"wp-image-75272\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-9-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-9-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-9-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-9-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-9-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-9-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-9-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-9.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Assemble:&nbsp;<\/strong>Spread 1 tsp of jam on the whole cookies (the bottom cookie). Carefully top each cookie with the heart-shaped cookie and press down gently. Store at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-variations-amp-substitutions\">Recipe Variations &amp; Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flavor swaps:<\/strong> Try apricot, fig, blackberry, or cherry jam instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color option:<\/strong> Skip the food coloring if you prefer a natural, speckled green.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shift the shape: <\/strong>Linzer cookies can be made with any shape, but for this Grinch-green cookie, I couldn&rsquo;t resist the raspberry heart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seedless jam:<\/strong> Strain the raspberry jam for smooth, glossy centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-24.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-24-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-24-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-24-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-24-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-24-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-24-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-24.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-outline-tip cwp-inner\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-outline-tip__title\" id=\"h-molly-s-tips-from-testing\">Molly&rsquo;s Tips from Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chilling is key:<\/strong> Don&rsquo;t skip the 2-hour chill. It prevents spreading and keeps the shapes sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For clean cuts:<\/strong> Chill the rolled dough 5&ndash;10 minutes before cutting shapes. I used these fun <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KaQ9Yt\" rel=\"nofollow\">holiday cookie cutters<\/a> and only used the hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevent spreading:<\/strong> Use cold baking sheets instead of placing dough on warm pans from previous batches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Baking time:<\/strong> Bake the solid cookies 1 minute longer than the cutouts for even texture.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-outline\"><div class=\"block-outline__inner\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-ahead-amp-storage\">Make Ahead &amp; Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make ahead:<\/strong> Dough can be made and chilled 2&ndash;3 days in advance. Baked (unfilled) cookies freeze well before assembling. Thaw overnight in the fridge before adding the jam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Storage: <\/strong>Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-18.jpg\" alt=\"stacked pistachio linzer cookies on a christmas plate\" class=\"wp-image-75269\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-18.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-18-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-18-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-18-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-18-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-18-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-18-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pistachio-linzer-cookies-18.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-senary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-holiday-cookies-with-filling\">More Holiday Cookies with Filling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/hazelnut-shortbread-sandwiches-nutella-ganache\/\">Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies with a Chocolate Ganache<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/chai-oatmeal-cream-pies\/\">Chai Oatmeal Cream Pies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/gooey-butter-cake-cookies\/\">Gooey Butter Cake Cookies<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/rolo-cookies\/\">Rolo Cookies with Gooey Caramel Centers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whatmollymade.com\/brown-sugar-pop-tart-cookies\/\">Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner has-background has-senary-background-color\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title\"><strong>Looking for more<\/strong>? 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wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"75280\" data-servings=\"24\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">shelled unsalted pistachios<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free if needed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">gluten-free if needed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3\/4 cup unsalted butter very soft but not melted (170g)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">very soft but not melted (170g)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 cup light brown sugar packed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">light brown sugar<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">packed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 tsp vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Green gel food coloring optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Green gel food coloring<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 cup raspberry jam\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">raspberry jam<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Powdered sugar  for dusting (optional)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Powdered sugar<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"> for dusting (optional)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-75280-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-75280-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"75280\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-75280-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Grind pistachios (5 min): <\/strong>Add the pistachios to a food processor and pulse or blend until finely ground. Transfer them to a bowl with the flour and salt and whisk to combine.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients-inline wprm-block-text-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-75280-0\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-75280-1\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">2 cups all-purpose flour, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-75280-2\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1\/2 tsp salt<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-75280-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Mix wet ingredients (2 min):<\/strong> In a separate large bowl, use a spatula to combine the soft butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until no butter clumps remain and the mixture is smooth. Alternately, use an electric mixer or stand mixer and mix on low. If using, add 2-3 drops of green food coloring to the wet ingredients and stir to combine to reach your desired green hue (optional).<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients-inline wprm-block-text-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-75280-3\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">3\/4 cup unsalted butter, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-75280-4\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1\/2 cup light brown sugar, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-75280-5\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">2 tsp vanilla extract, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-75280-6\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Green gel food coloring<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-75280-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Add dry ingredients (3 min):<\/strong> Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until the dough starts to come together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. You may need to mix with your hands to combine because it will be pretty dry and crumbly. The dough should hold together in a ball when you press it firmly, but be slightly crumbly around the edges.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-75280-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Chill (2 hours): <\/strong>Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and press it firmly into a disc. Wrap and chill for 2 hours or overnight.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-75280-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Cut the cookie dough (5 min): <\/strong>Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350&deg;F. Turn the dough out onto a gently floured work surface. Roll the dough out to 1\/4-inch thick. It's ok if the edges crumble slightly. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, or fluted cookie cutter, cut dough into circles. Cut a smaller shape out of the enter of half the cookies. You could also use a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KaQ9Yt\">special linzer cookie cutout<\/a> (I used only the heart shape) with the center shape attached to cut out half. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-75280-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Bake (8 min): <\/strong>Arrange the cookies with the heart cutout on one baking sheet and the whole cookies on the other (they take 1 minute longer to bake). Bake the heart cutout cookies for 7 minutes and the whole cookies for 8 minutes. Dust the heart-shaped cookies with powdered sugar. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before assembling.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients-inline wprm-block-text-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-75280-8\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Powdered sugar<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-75280-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Assemble (5 min): <\/strong>Spread 1 teaspoon of jam on the whole cookies (the bottom cookie). Carefully top each cookie with the heart-shaped cookie and press down gently to create a cookie sandwich. Store at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients-inline wprm-block-text-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-75280-7\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1\/2 cup raspberry jam<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-last-instruction\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">\n\t\t\tLast step! If you make this, <a href=\"#comments\">please leave a review<\/a> letting us know how it was!\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-75280-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- wp:cwp\/outline-tip {\"name\":\"cwp\/outline-tip\",\"data\":{},\"mode\":\"preview\"} --><!-- wp:heading {\"className\":\"block-outline-tip__title\"} --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Cookie Cutter. <\/strong>You can use any round or fluted cookie cutter and a smaller cookie cutter for the centers. I used <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KaQ9Yt\">these pre-made linzer holiday cookie cutters<\/a>, but only used the heart shape to make them grinch cookies.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Chilling .<\/strong>&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t skip the 2-hour chill. It prevents spreading and keeps the shapes sharp.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Make ahead.<\/strong>&nbsp;Dough can be made and chilled 2&ndash;3 days in advance. Baked (unfilled) cookies freeze well before assembling. Thaw overnight in the fridge before adding the jam.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage. <\/strong>Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Shape and jam. <\/strong>Use any shape of cookie or jam you desire.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:cwp\/outline --><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\"><div id=\"recipe-75280-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">156<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">53<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">199<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div 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Leave a comment below!<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-faqs\">Recipe FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1725563193411\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make these cookies ahead of time?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. The dough can be made and chilled 2&ndash;3 days in advance. Baked (unfilled) cookies freeze well before assembling. Thaw overnight in the fridge before adding the jam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764700554001\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use a different shape to cut out the cookie?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Use any shape you&rsquo;d like! 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