Exquisite Hazelnut Linzer Cookies
Delicate and flavorful hazelnut linzer cookies filled with sweet preserves, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup blanched & toasted |
|---|---|
| 1⁄4 | cup |
| 2 | cups |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon |
| 1 | cup room temperature |
| 1⁄3 | cup |
| 1 | teaspoon |
| 2 | |
| 3⁄4 | cup |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by grinding hazelnuts with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to a fine texture. |
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| 2. | In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside for later use. |
| 3. | In a mixing bowl, cream together room temperature butter, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolks until light and fluffy. |
| 4. | Gradually stir in the dry ingredients mixture until well incorporated. |
| 5. | Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. |
| 6. | Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut out round cookies using a 2" cookie cutter. |
| 7. | For half of the cookies, cut out a small shape from the center. |
| 8. | Arrange the cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. |
| 9. | Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden. Allow them to cool on a wire rack. |
| 10. | Gently heat the seedless preserves in a saucepan. |
| 11. | Spread 1/2 teaspoon of preserves onto the whole cookies. |
| 12. | Dust the cut-out top cookies with powdered sugar. |
| 13. | Sandwich the dusted cookies on top of the preserve-covered cookies to create a beautiful presentation. |
| 14. | Store the assembled cookies in tins to preserve their freshness for a longer period. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 231.3 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 13.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița