LINZER STARS
Based on the famous Linzer torte, these cookies combine the classic nutty and fruity elements but in a smaller package. Stars are nice, but by all means use cookie cutters of any kind.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield Makes 32
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together hazelnut flour, 2 cups cake flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Pulse pecans and remaining 1/2 cup cake flour in a food processor until finely ground (but not wet); add to bowl with flour mixture.
- Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg. Reduce speed to low and beat in flour mixture until combined. Divide dough in half, shape each half into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roll out each disk of dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Refrigerate on a baking sheet for 20 minutes.
- Cut out star shapes using a 3-inch cutter. Cut a star from the center of half the cookies using a 1 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Transfer cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing each 2 inches apart.
- Bake until pale gold, 13 to 14 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheets set on wire racks for 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks, and let cool completely.
- Dust cookies with confectioners' sugar. Spread 1/2 teaspoon preserves onto the center of each uncut star; top with cutout stars, offsetting, if desired, to create a "burst."
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Taraji Seade
[email protected]These cookies are the worst thing I've ever tasted. I threw them all away.
Omar Idris
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get it right. I'm giving up.
mahamed Hasun
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. They were not at all like the picture.
Somraj Gurung
[email protected]These cookies are a waste of time and ingredients. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
Soni Zubar
[email protected]I don't think these cookies are worth the effort. They're not that special.
Gullu Badshah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out. They were too dry and crumbly.
crossbladevillians
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I might reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Rohan King
[email protected]I think these cookies would be even better if you used a different type of jam. I might try apricot jam next time.
Diamond Jewelry
[email protected]The cookies didn't spread as much as I thought they would. They stayed pretty round.
Shola Mary
[email protected]I found that the dough was a bit too sticky. I had to add some extra flour to get it to the right consistency.
Maria Mika
[email protected]These cookies are a bit delicate, so be careful when you're handling them.
Keaisa Rice
[email protected]I love the way these cookies taste. The raspberry jam filling is the perfect complement to the shortbread cookie.
Abdou Benkacem
[email protected]These cookies are so beautiful! They're almost too pretty to eat.
Chi Kago
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.
Zee Vega
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for the holidays. They're festive and delicious.
Tshiamo Nkabinde
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Avishka Kumara
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so beautiful and delicious.
Kyeswa Hashim
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The raspberry jam filling is tart and sweet, and the shortbread cookie is buttery and crumbly.
Asraf Uddin
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're not too difficult to make and they always turn out perfect.
Sayedzadi Zadi
[email protected]These Linzer stars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so delicious and festive.