Orange-Banana Linzer Cookies
The origin of Linzer cookies dates back to Austrian confectionery, but they quickly became popular in Hungary as well. The freshness of the orange and the creamy texture of the banana perfectly complement this tender cookie. One of the most important secrets is to properly chill the dough and precisely combine the ingredients to ensure the cookie is soft yet crumbly. This version, with its unique flavor profile, is a perfect choice for everyday or festive occasions, and goes perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and vanilla sugar.
2
Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Grate in the orange zest, add the orange juice and egg yolks, then quickly knead the dough together.
4
Mash the banana with a fork and add it to the dough, then mix until smooth.
5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to work with.
6
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 3 mm thick, then cut out circle shapes using linzer cookie cutters. Cut out the center of half of the circles with a smaller cutter.
7
Place the linzer pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
8
Let the linzer cookies cool completely, then spread the whole circles with jam and top with the cut-out pieces.
9
Before serving, dust with powdered sugar.
