Why You’ll Love This Vegan Linzer Cookie Recipe
These vegan Linzer cookies are as cute as they are delicious. Buttery shortbread is filled with sea moss strawberry jam for a nutrient-dense Valentine’s treat. They’re not only adorable, but also packed with nutrients thanks to Planted Seeds Elderberry Gold Sea Moss Gel. With their delicate sweetness and crumbly texture, they’re the perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent.
Gather these ingredients for vegan Linzer cookies:
- 1 cup almond flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegan butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tbsp warm water, let sit for 5 minutes (flax egg)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons of Planted Seeds Elderberry Gold Sea Moss Gel
- ½ cup jam, jelly, or curd (120ml), for filling
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, optional for dusting
How to make vegan Linzer cookies with sea moss gel:
- In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold vegan butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the flax egg and vanilla extract. Mix until a ball of dough forms. If it’s too dry, add plant-based milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Divide the dough in half. Place each half between two sheets of parchment paper and flatten to about 1/8 inch thick. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut out cookies using Linzer cookie cutters. Create the top layer but using a small, heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the center of half of the cookies.
- Arrange all the cookies on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, stir together the strawberry jam and Planted Seeds Elderberry Gold Sea Moss Gel until well combined.
- Spread the jam mixture on the base cookies and gently top with the cutout cookies, pressing lightly to make sure they stick together.
- Dust the tops of the cutout cookies with powdered sugar (optional).
Tips and serving suggestions:
These cookies store beautifully. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for later. Try swapping the strawberry jam for raspberry for variety.
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Nothing says love like homemade cookies, especially when they include a secret ingredient for a healthy boost. Inspired by the classic Austrian treat, this vegan version combines nostalgia with modern wellness. Make these cookies on Valentine’s Day for your special someone…or show yourself some love and keep them for yourself!
The Power of Sea Moss
Adding Planted Seeds Elderberry Sea Moss Gel to the filling gives these cookie centers the classic jelly-filling texture while delivering vital minerals that support immunity during cold winter months, or year-round.