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Raspberry Linzer Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Schelby Thompson

"These wonderful cookies require a bit of extra effort to make and assemble, but the delight on the faces of family and friends when I serve them makes it all worthwhile. -Schelby Thompson, Winter Haven, Florida"
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 3/4 cup raspberry preserves

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape dough into a ball; cover and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until firm.
  2. On a surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll half of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Repeat with remaining dough, using a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter so the center is cut out of each cookie.
  3. Beat egg whites until frothy. Combine almonds and remaining sugar. Brush each cookie with egg white and sprinkle with the almond mixture. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. Spread 2 teaspoons of raspberry preserves over the plain side of solid cookies. Place cookies with centers cut out, almond side up, on top of the preserves, making a sandwich.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by Bakeshopgirl
I must say, these cookies do take a lot of work, even for the more experienced baker, but when... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by Jill
I've been making this recipe for years. These are tender cookies that require care when baking... MORE


 
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