Yet Another Linzer Cookies Recipe

Name: Yet Another Linzer Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups sweet butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted; 2 ½ cups flour (all purpose, unbleached); ½ cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon clove; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon cardamom; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, finely grated; ¼ cup raspberry jam, seedless

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups sweet butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 ½ cups flour (all purpose, unbleached)
½ cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon clove
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, finely grated
¼ cup raspberry jam, seedless

1
Beat softened butter until fluffy.
2
While beating, add confectioners' sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3
Mix together flour, nuts, spices and lemon rind.
4
Gradually add to butter mixture, beeating until just blended.
5
Wrap and chill dough for at least one hour.
6
Divide chilled dough in half.
7
Roll each half of dough to a 1/8 inch thickness.
8
From one half of dough, cut three inch stars (or hearts).
9
From second half, cut three inch stars, and then cut out centers of each star with a one and a half inch star cookie cutter.
10
Preheat oven to 325F.
11
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
12
Bake cookies for 15 minutes.
13
Smnall stars may take only 12 minutes.
14
Turn cookie sheets mid-way thru baking.
15
Cool on wire racks.
16
While still warm, sprinkle hollow stars with confectioners' sugar.
17
Spread solid stars with jam and top with hollow stars.
18
Save cut-outs (tiny stars) for cook's treat or to decorate serving plate.

1071

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups sweet butter, softened, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted, 2 ½ cups flour (all purpose, unbleached), ½ cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Yet Another Linzer Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Yet Another Linzer Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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