Linzer Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 250g (8.8oz) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 125g (4.4oz) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• 75g (2.6oz) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 250g (8.8oz) raspberry jam
• 100g (3.5oz) powdered sugar, for dusting

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar. Add the butter and use your fingers to work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
4. Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut out circles using a 3-inch cookie cutter.
6. Repeat with the remaining dough, but cut out smaller circles (about 2 inches) in the center of half of the cookies.
7. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Spread the raspberry jam over the solid cookies. Top with the cookies with the cut-out centers.
10. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Nutritional Information:

Per cookie (without powdered sugar):

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Buttery and crumbly
• Sweet and tangy
• Traditional Austrian flavor
• Perfect for tea or coffee

User Comments:

• "These cookies were absolutely delicious! They were the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness."
• "I love the traditional Austrian flavor of these cookies. They remind me of my grandmother's cooking."
• "These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my guests."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking, chill the dough before rolling out.
• If you don't have a cookie cutter, you can cut out circles with a sharp knife or a glass.
• For a more intense raspberry flavor, use seedless raspberry jam.
• If you don't have powdered sugar, you can use granulated sugar instead, but it will not be as smooth.