Linzer Cookies
This recipe uses the Ducan Hines Golden Sugar Cookie Mix that comes with a butter packet. If your mix doesn't have the butter packet, simply add the amount of butter that is specified in the directions on the box.
Makes about 221 package Duncan Hines Golden Sugar Cookie Mix
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 finely ground almonds
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon seedless red raspberry jam, warmed
Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine cookie mix, contents of buttery flavor from mix, flour, almonds, egg and water in large bowl. Stir with spoon until blended. Roll dough 1/8 thick on lightly floured board. Cut out 3" shapes with cookie cutter. Take half those cookies and cut out the centers with a smaller cookie cutter. Place the whole cookies 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets and bake 8-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Place the hollow cookies on another baking sheet (or if you use the same baking sheet, make sure it has cooled completely before placing the cookies on it) and bake them for 6-7 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely. Dust the hollow cookies with sifted powdered sugar. Spread warm jam over whole cookies almost to the edge and place the hollow cookies on top, powdered-sugar side up. Press lightly. Fill the hole with 1/4 teaspoon jam. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Reviews of Linzer Cookies:
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teresa in hb, ca Dec 21, 2007
Would make this again.
mmmmm, so gooood.
I love these. my husband and my kids don't care for them which is good......more for me. Thanks for a great recipie :)
D. Pine in Florida Dec 1, 2006
Would make this again.
Half the cookie is the quality of the preserves. You suggest jams (perhaps meaning the entire category of jellies, jams, preserves, and butters). Jam, technically, has more sugar than fruit. I would recommend homemade preserves or butters for good, 5-star, Linzer Cookies. There are several good cookbooks out currently like The Jamlady Cookbook or Christine Ferber's book that will show cooks how to make top quality preserves or they may purchase them at a good farmers' market.
A cookie baker in Suffern, NY Nov 27, 2003
Would make this again.
I recently baked these Linzer cookies. I found the recipe quite simple and the entire family enjoyed them. I plan to make them for our yearly Christmas Cookie exchange.
A cookie baker in Rockland, NY Apr 16, 2003
Would make this again.
I made the Linzer Cookies for one of our morning breakfasts at work. Everyone comented on how beautiful they looked, and how delicious they are. I was asked where I purchased them. I mentioned that the cookies were home baked, they were the buzz for the day. I shared the recipe with my co-workers. It's a month later, coments are still made about how great they were, I am asked for tips, and when will I be making the Linzer cookies again. I will be making the cookies for Easter dessert! ....and a few extras!!
A cookie baker in Charleston, WV Feb 14, 2003
Would make this again.
Great recipe! I have tried making linzer cookies before with little success. Not so with this recipe, I had terrific results. These do take a little time but the end product is a very impressive cookie.
Watch the cookies very carefully .. as soon as they start to brown it is time to remove them, otherwise the cookie will become too crisp and not look so pretty.
For the last step of filling the holes with jam, place your warm jam in a ziploc back and clip the corner of the bag. This works great to fill the centers. The warm jam will level out beautifully.
The cookies do need to sit for at least a couple hours to allow the jam to set and the sandwich cookie to "meld" together.
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