If you love chocolate and festive cookies, my Double Chocolate Linzer Cookies will make you VERY happy. These cookies are soft, rich, melt-in-the-mouth, and sandwiched together with a bright, fruity jam. Imagine the classic Austrian Linzer cookie… but with double the chocolate comfort. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or simply treating yourself on a cozy afternoon.
Let me walk you through this simple yet impressive recipe!
Quick Facts
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Chill Time: 30 minutes
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Cooking Time: 10–12 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour
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Serving Size: Makes 18–20 sandwich cookies
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
I adore this recipe because:
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They’re beautiful and look bakery-made
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Rich chocolate dough + sweet jam = perfect contrast
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Soft, tender, and not overly sweet
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Easy to make with basic pantry ingredients
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A great holiday cookie but delicious all year round
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Perfect for gifting, cookie boxes, or tea-time indulgence
Kids love them, adults love them — honestly, they disappear FAST.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Chocolate Cookie Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ tsp baking powder
For the Filling
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½ cup raspberry, cherry, or strawberry jam
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Optional: 1–2 tbsp melted chocolate for extra richness
How to Make Double Chocolate Linzer Cookies
1. Cream the Butter & Sugar
I start by beating the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy and fluffy. This creates that soft, tender texture.
2. Add the Egg & Vanilla
Next, I mix in the egg and vanilla until everything looks smooth and glossy.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, I whisk the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Then I fold it into the wet mixture.
The dough will be soft but not sticky — perfect for rolling.
4. Chill the Dough
I wrap the dough and refrigerate it for 30 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies keep their shape while baking.
5. Roll & Cut
I roll the dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut circles.
Half of the circles get a small cut-out (heart, star, or circle) — that classic Linzer look.
6. Bake
I bake the cookies at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set.
They may look soft — that’s perfect! They firm up as they cool.
7. Fill & Sandwich
Once cooled, I spread jam on the full circles and top them with the cut-out cookies.
A little dusting of powdered sugar or drizzle of chocolate makes them extra beautiful.
Serving Suggestions
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Perfect with coffee, hot cocoa, or chai
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Add them to holiday cookie boxes
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Serve as a dessert platter at parties
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Wrap in cello bags with ribbons for gifting
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Enjoy warm by microwaving for 10 seconds to melt the chocolate
Tips for Customization
Make them extra chocolatey
Spread melted dark chocolate under the jam layer.
Use different fillings
Try apricot jam, orange marmalade, Nutella, caramel, or peanut butter.
Make them festive
Use heart-shaped cutouts for Valentine’s Day or stars for Christmas.
Add spices
A pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder deepens the chocolate flavour.
Make it gluten-free
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutritional Info (Approx. per cookie sandwich)
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Calories: 150–170
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Carbs: 20g
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Fat: 8g
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Sugar: 10–12g
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Protein: 2g
These are an indulgent treat — and absolutely worth every bite!
FAQs
1. Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes! The dough keeps well in the fridge for 2–3 days or in the freezer for a month.
2. Can I skip the jam?
You can fill them with chocolate spread, caramel, or peanut butter instead.
3. Why did my cookies spread?
Your dough may have been too warm. Chill longer if needed.
4. How do I store these cookies?
Store in an airtight tin for up to 5 days. They stay soft and delicious!
5. Can I freeze the baked cookies?
Yes, freeze the cookies (without jam) for up to 2 months. Assemble when needed.
Final Thoughts
My Double Chocolate Linzer Cookies are everything a good cookie should be — soft, rich, chocolatey, and filled with fruity sweetness. They look fancy but are surprisingly easy to make, and they always impress guests. Whether you’re baking for the holidays or simply craving something special, these cookies will become a favourite in your recipe collection.
