Mini Raspberry Linzertortes

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   In a bowl, pour the flour, powders, sugars, spices, and a pinch of salt. Mix,.

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   Add the egg yolks, and the butter cut in pieces.

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   Mix with your hands to incorporate the butter, and to get a smooth dough.

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   Make a ball of dough, flatten it, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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   Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

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   Remove dough from refrigerator, and wait for 10 minutes before working it, so it warms a bit.

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   The dough is very very brittle, so I suggest you to cut it in half, and only work one half at a time.

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   Lightly flour your work surface, and roll out the dough.

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   Cut out a few circles, and line the molds with the pastry.

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    To get the height pictured, mini muffin tart pans were used.

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    In each tart, add a 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam.

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    Cut out the dough toppings with cookie cutters, and place on the tarts.

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    In a small bowl, mix 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of water, brush this mixture on the tarts to gild.

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    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on size.

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    Once they are cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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    They can be stored for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.