Linzer Cookies
Linzer Cookies are named after the Austrian city of Linz, where they originated in the 17th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Linzer Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix together the flour and ground almonds.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg yolks and lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix well.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
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Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Spoon a small amount of raspberry jam onto the center of each cookie.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cookies are cool, sprinkle them with powdered sugar.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 160kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
