Linzer Cookies

Name: Linzer Cookies
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups butter, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam; Powdered sugar

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
Powdered sugar

Directions

1

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer; gradually add 1 cup powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
2

Combine flour and next 5 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until blended.
3

Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Cover and chill 1 hour.
4

Roll each portion to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; cut with a 3-inch star-shaped cutter. Cut centers out of half of cookies with a 1 1/2-inch star-shaped cutter. Place all stars on lightly greased baking sheets.
5

Bake at 325° for 15 minutes; cool on wire racks. Spread solid cookies with jam; sprinkle remaining stars with powdered sugar. Top each solid cookie with a hollow star.