German Linz Nut Cookies (Linzer Nussgeback)

1. 1

   Work the flour, 2/3 cup of the sugar, the butter and the egg yolks into a dough and knead well.

2. 2

   Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch; place on a buttered baking sheet, and bake in a preheated 350 F. oven for 10 minutes until half-done.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, stir the remaining sugar, the egg whites, ground nuts and chocolate over low heat until the mixture is thick and creamy.

4. 4

   When the half-cooked pastry has cooled, coat it with this mixture.

5. 5

   Return the pastry to the 350 F. oven and bake until the topping is firmabout 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the pastry from the oven and let it cool before cutting it into 2-inch squares.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.