LINZER COOKIES
I know these are bars and not cutouts, but they taste just as good! The Linzer Cookie is a family of cookies that are varied enough to include cocoa in some recipes. The constant is a cookie base made of finely chopped nuts, and a fruit-jam center; a crispy, buttery delicacy no matter what type!
Provided by Dana Campbell
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Austrian
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon zest, egg and vanilla. Mix in 1 cup of chopped almonds, then stir in the sifted ingredients. Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of a greased or parchment lined 8x8 inch baking pan. Roll the remaining portion between two pieces of waxed paper, out to an 8 inch square. Refrigerate all of the dough for at least 2 hours.
- While the dough is chilling, place the apricots into a small saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for three minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Drain the excess liquid from the apricots and mix in the preserves and lemon juice.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the apricot filling evenly over the chilled crust, leaving a 1/4 inch border on edges. Cut the chilled square of dough into 1/2 inch strips. Place the strips over the filling in a lattice design. Trim edges to fit and press the edges into the border. Brush the top with egg white then sprinkle with remaining chopped almonds and coarse sugar.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 154.3 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
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Fatema akhter Nipa
nipaf@aol.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.
Abdullah Al Allve Noman
a_n@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of Linzer cookies, but these were actually really good. The cookie dough was light and flaky and the jam filling was perfectly tart.
Theresa Verland
verland_theresa@gmail.comThese cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth the splurge. They're so delicious and special.
Luis12Thecat
luis12thecat@gmail.comI made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best Linzer cookies they've ever had.
Irfan Bhutto
i_b93@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. They're not too sweet and the jam filling is perfectly tart.
Malik Sab
sab-malik@aol.comI love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and elegant.
Attakora Victor
a_v@gmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great recipe for beginner bakers.
Xtylish Kuri 107
x_163@aol.comI've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're my go-to recipe for holiday baking.
Headshot gaming
g-h@hotmail.frThese cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and everyone loves them.
Craig Chard
craig.chard@yahoo.comI made these cookies for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Faryab Sajid
f.sajid@aol.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and impressive-looking.
Ithandile Koli
k.ithandile70@aol.comI've tried many different Linzer cookie recipes and this one is by far the best. The cookies are light and fluffy, and the jam filling is perfectly tart.
Jayla Jimenez
j22@gmail.comI made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
kabo mac donald
m-kabo60@gmail.comThese cookies are so cute and delicious. I love the raspberry jam filling.
lorianna rodriguez
lorianna.r7@hotmail.comI was a bit skeptical about making these cookies because I'm not a baker, but they were actually really easy to make and they turned out beautifully.
Opu Mulla
mulla.o@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a family favorite!
Palesa Dyumba
p-d15@yahoo.comThese Linzer cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so delicious and festive-looking.