ORANGE MARMALADE LINZER TARTS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Orange Marmalade Linzer Tarts image

These little cutout tarts are almost too pretty to eat! The golden sandwich cookies dusted with confectioners' sugar reveal a colorful, citrusy center of orange marmalade.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup flour and almonds; cover and pulse until almonds are finely ground. Add baking powder, salt and remaining flour; cover and process just until combined., In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, extract and lemon zest. Gradually add almond mixture to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Using a floured 1-in. round cookie cutter, cut out the centers of half the cookies. Place solid and cutout cookies 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough., Spread 1 teaspoon marmalade on bottoms of solid cookies. Sprinkle cutout cookies with confectioners' sugar; place on top of marmalade. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

komal Sherry
[email protected]

These Linzer tarts are a classic for a reason. They're delicious, beautiful, and perfect for any occasion.


Shahid Hamid
[email protected]

I've made these tarts several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the pastry is always flaky and delicious.


zain fraz
[email protected]

These Linzer tarts are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they look so impressive.


Gnexx concpts
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in these tarts. The orange marmalade filling is tangy and sweet, and the pastry is buttery and flaky. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Trapper Star
[email protected]

These Linzer tarts are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Tempo
[email protected]

I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these tarts without any problems. They're really delicious and I'm so glad I tried them.


St Sagor
[email protected]

These Linzer tarts were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of jam in the filling. I think raspberry or strawberry jam would be delicious.


Jose Guevara
[email protected]

The pastry on these tarts was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious. I think I'll try using a different pastry recipe next time.


Kakoli Aktar
[email protected]

These Linzer tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar in the filling.


Mican Hemp
[email protected]

I made these tarts for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again for future gatherings.


Cobita kc
[email protected]

These Linzer tarts were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The finished product was beautiful and delicious. I especially liked the lattice top crust.


Empire Kennels (channe name Melissa Bowen)
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of marmalade, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The pastry was perfect and the filling was just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.


Megan O'Brien
[email protected]

These Linzer tarts were a delight to make and even better to eat! The orange marmalade filling was tangy and sweet, and the pastry was buttery and flaky. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely make these again.