LINZER COOKIES

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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

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅝ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped almonds
¼ cup chopped dried apricots
½ cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 egg white
2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
1 tablespoon coarse granulated sugar

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

Fatema akhter Nipa
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These 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
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I'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
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These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth the splurge. They're so delicious and special.


Luis12Thecat
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best Linzer cookies they've ever had.


Irfan Bhutto
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. They're not too sweet and the jam filling is perfectly tart.


Malik Sab
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and elegant.


Attakora Victor
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great recipe for beginner bakers.


Xtylish Kuri 107
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're my go-to recipe for holiday baking.


Headshot gaming
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and everyone loves them.


Craig Chard
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I made these cookies for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Faryab Sajid
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and impressive-looking.


Ithandile Koli
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I'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
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


kabo mac donald
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These cookies are so cute and delicious. I love the raspberry jam filling.


lorianna rodriguez
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I 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
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a family favorite!


Palesa Dyumba
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These Linzer cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so delicious and festive-looking.


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