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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2008
1 of the best cookies I've made. Delicious and look great. I substituted 1/2 the butter with equal amount of canola oil. At first cookies were too soft and smudging or crumbling as I tried to lift after rolling to put onto cookie sheet and bake. Took advice of a few folks her and chilled for 15 min's or so, and that made all the difference. Was then able to lift off and retain the perfect shape Sprinkle with sugar and put in a cookie tin... makes an elegant cookie to take to a party... and they won't last long!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2007
This cookie smells much better than it tastes. The dough is rich with aromas of the cloves and lemon and cinnamon. But when the cookies have been baked they come out bland and clunky. Also had a problem in making the individual cookie cutter shapes - without baking the jam this became a very messy and sticky dessert. I finished all the cookies I made, but won't use this recipe again.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2007
Hands down the best christmas cookie recipe. I could not stop eating them. If your going to make a linzer cookies this is the best one!!!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2007
This is a great Linzer Torte recipe! I tweaked the recipe and instructions a bit. I didn't have any almonds or cloves on hand, so I substituted with more flour, just a little more of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla extract. The lemon zest is a MUST for this recipe! The lemon flavor comes out beautifully and makes the cookie stand out. I opted for the cut-out method and used star cutters. I had to tweak the flour content to get the consistency to where it wasn't sticky and/or falling apart. I also chilled the dough for about half an hour before rolling and cutting out the shapes. I raised the temperature to 375 as well since my first batch seemed to puff up and ruin the star shape. Spreading the raspberry jam was very simple. Remember to spread a very thin layer and use a quality jam. Top with a bit of powdered sugar, and they're the perfect gift.
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Constance
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Sugar Land, Texas, USA
Living In: Austin, Texas, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2007
Great cookie, a little more love needs to be put into these than most cookies as there is layering involved - Not that difficult to do though - Make sure to use a HIGH QUALITY FRUIT PRESERVE as that will make or brake them! Also would suggest taking the time to make cookie SHAPES instead of the cookie BAR variation, it looks much better and the edges won't get DRIED OUT or BURNT.
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Cosmo
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Boise, Idaho, USA
Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2007
I love these bars. I did not do the cut out cookies but made them in a pan and cut them into bars and they were so good. They froze well too. I can't wait to make them again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2007
just what i was looking for. i used strawberry jam and that were great!!
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Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2007
Excellent. A lot of work, but SO worth it!
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Sue Logsdon
Cooking Level: Expert
Living In: Moorestown, New Jersey, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2007
Great flavour and easy to bake. My son keeps asking if I can bake some more for him to take to school. Teachers love them too.!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2006
These cookies were great! I made them in star shapes with a smaller star cut out of the top cookie. I let them sit over night and served them the next day and they were even better because the cookie absorbed the jam. They were so good!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2006
These make very pretty cookies, however the flavor was not as profound as I would have liked. I expected more of a lemon flavor which did not come through despite the extra lemon zest that I used. Also, the dough was very sticky and difficult to roll. Overall, they look better than they taste. I won't be adding this to my regular Christmas cookie list.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2006
I had to modify this a little due to last minute ingredient shopping. No almonds to be had so I used cashews instead; I also didn't have cloves so I added extra cinnamon. I had a very difficult time with this dough, maybe I should have chilled it. Like some other reviewers, I ended up with some very tasty thumbprint cookies sprinkled w/ some powdered sugar. My husband was a little iffy on taste, but I made them as a gift and the they were well received.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2006
Amazing! My husband and I loved these! I followed the recipe exactly, except, I made sandwiches instead of the lattice. Definately a keeper! They are definately worth making!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2006
I didn't find this hard to make at all, and I was very impressed with the dough! I just pressed it into the pan, and for the top I rolled it flat and cut strips. It was much better than the crumbly linzer torte doughs I've dealt with in the past. The smell + taste are great too!
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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2006
The pastry crust is amazing. My friends loved these!
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Cheffie
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: New York, New York, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2006
First time I've made Linzer cookies and it was a success with this recipe. Lots of work, but fun as well.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2006
These taste great! You just have to be patient and let the cookies soften. Many "European" Christmas cookies are quite hard after baking, but they're supposed to last longer, and usually get better, the longer they're stored! The dough was hard to roll out, but then I used foil to roll them and it worked. I used red currant jam - as in the real Linzer Torte. Give them a try!
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Janka
Cooking Level: Expert
Living In: Graz, Steiermark, Austria
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.35 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2006
Great Torte Cookies!!! From, Chef Chuck