Description
Chocolate lovers, these elegant Linzer cookies are about to become your new favorite treat. Buttery chocolate cookies, sweet jam, and a pretty powdered sugar finish make every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and slightly fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two disks, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Roll the dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut matching cookie pairs.
- Cut small windows from the centers of half the cookies.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of jam over each solid cookie.
- Place the window cookies on top and gently press together.
- Dust the finished cookies with powdered sugar and serve.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Cooking
- Cuisine: American