Linzer Keksz

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Measure flour into a large bowl.

4. 4

   Cut in margarine until the size of small peas.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, beat together egg yolks and lemon zest.

6. 6

   Add icing sugar and egg yolk mixture to the flour and margarine.

7. 7

   Mix the dough together with a fork, then knead it in the bowl with your hands.

8. 8

   The dough appears quite dry at first, but it will soon form into a nice soft dough.

9. 9

   Divide dough in half and roll out one half on a lightly floured counter to 1/4 inch thick.

10. 10

    Using the circle cookie cutters, you will need to cut out one solid circle, and one with a hole in the center for each cookie.

11. 11

    Roll out the other half of the dough and continue to cut out a top and bottom section for each cookie.

12. 12

    Bake all circles in a single layer for 10-15 minutes or until just slightly golden.

13. 13

    Remove cookies onto a cooling rack.

14. 14

    When cool, spread a thin layer of jam on solid bottom circles.

15. 15

    Add a top circle (with a hole in the center) on top of the jam and sprinkle cookies with icing sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.