Orange-Vanilla Linzer Cookies
Linzer cookies are traditional sweets that have remained popular across generations. The combination of orange and vanilla adds a unique, refreshing flavor to this version, while the orange marmalade complements the tender dough with a pleasant sweetness. This cookie is perfect for festive occasions, but also a great treat for guests even on weekdays. The flavors harmonize, and the tender texture is guaranteed to enchant everyone!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2
Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Add the egg yolks, vanilla sugar, and grated orange zest. Quickly mix until a smooth dough forms.
4
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about 3-4 mm. Use a linzer cookie cutter to cut out circles.
6
Use a smaller cutter to cut out the centers of half of the circles, creating the signature linzer 'window'.
7
Place the linzer cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
8
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, spread the bottom halves of the solid cookies with orange marmalade.
9
Carefully place the cookies with the cut-out centers on top of the marmalade-covered cookies, gently pressing them together.
10
Dust the finished linzer cookies with powdered sugar. Allow them to sit for at least a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
