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Shortcut Linzer Cookies

March 10, 2012 by mandyrecipebox

 

These are another favorite cookie of mine. They remind me of Christmas, since that is when my aunt makes her Linzer cookies and give them out to us. They are so melt-in-your mouth delicious. They are very dangerous to eat. I can never stop at just one!
The traditional Linzer Cookie has two layers with the jam in between. I made a shortcut version that tastes just as amazing with less time and effort.
I add finely crushed pecans, but you don’t have to. But I think you really should. You can’t taste them, but they give the cookie a scrumptious texture. Be brave, go for it!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 c. finely crushed pecans
2 tablespoons raspberry or strawberry jam
confectioners’ sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolk; mix well. Stir in the flour and pecans. On a lightly floured surface, gently knead dough for 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly combined.

Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indention in the center of each. Fill each with 1/4 teaspoon jam. Bake at 350 degrees  for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Dust warm cookies with confectioners’ sugar if desired. Cool. 
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I linked these to Seasonal Inspiration, Sweet Indulgences Sunday, Trick or Treat Tuesday, Crazy Sweet Tuesday, Tuesday Talent Show, Old Fashioned Recipe Exchange

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Comments

  1. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    March 11, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Yum! That dough sounds so good. I'd never be able to eat just one either!

  2. ColleenandKendra says

    March 12, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    I made these yesterday and there is a huge problem. THEY ARE TOO DELICIOUS!!! I'm eating them left and right! I told my daughter we can't make them anymore because I just eat and eat and eat them! Seriously, great recipe. And SO easy. Thanks!

  3. Mandy says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I am glad you liked them! I know they are so addictive. My brother-in-law was over the day I made them and he kept popping them in his mouth. Like it was a habit 🙂

  4. Michael Ann says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:21 am

    Oh, these look wonderful! I am looking for a new jam thumbprint type cookie recipe as mine just isn't as great as I'd like it to be. This recipe looks like a winner, thank you!

  5. Jocelyn says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:37 am

    I just know that I would not be able to resist these yummy looking cookie bites! I am loving all things strawberry right now too!!! Any recipe that offers a shortcut is ok in my book!!! Thanks for sharing at Trick or Treat Tuesday girl. Keep bringing the awesome recipes!!!

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