LINZER HEART COOKIES
This specialty cookie takes a little extra effort, but the delectable results are well-worth it. I bake the tender jam-filled hearts when I need something fancy to serve for Valentine's Day or other special occasions. -Jane Pearcy, Verona, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. From the center of half the cookies, cut out a 1-1/2-in. heart or round shape. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., Spread 1/2 teaspoon jam over the bottom of the solid cookies. Sprinkle cutout cookies with confectioners' sugar; carefully place over jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Rebecca Gama
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again! They're so good.
Makayla Shepherd
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. They're so pretty and festive.
Sherin Momand
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of raspberry jam, so I used strawberry jam instead. It was still delicious!
Cabdi Cali
[email protected]The cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.
Diduwa Ff
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the dough to come together, but once I added a little more flour it was fine.
Aj Hardin
[email protected]These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Moneir Islam
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look! The heart shape is so festive and perfect for Valentine's Day.
Papoto hanana
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The raspberry jam filling is tart and sweet, and the cookie itself is buttery and crumbly.
Kenli Winkelmann
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
New Samsung
[email protected]These cookies are SO good! I made them for a holiday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.