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Omas Linzer Plätzchen

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Delicious traditional Linzer cookies filled with fruity jam and dusted with powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 150 g butter, softened
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 200 g raspberry jam
  • 50 g powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until a dough forms.
  3. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out the dough to 5mm thickness on a floured surface.
  5. Cut out rounds and place half on a baking sheet.
  6. Cut out smaller circles in the center of the remaining rounds.
  7. Spread raspberry jam on the full rounds and place the cut rounds on top.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
  9. Let cool and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • For a different flavor, use apricot or strawberry jam instead of raspberry.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.

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