Chocolate Linzer Cookies
Chocolate Linzer Cookies are a luxurious treat that beautifully combines rich chocolate dough with fruity preserves. Their delicate lattice design and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them perfect for sharing at celebrations or enjoying alongside a steaming cup of coffee. Easy to prepare yet impressive, these cookies bring warmth and nostalgia to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup fruit preserves (raspberry or apricot)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla.
- 2. In another bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder. Gradually combine with the wet mixture until a smooth dough forms.
- 3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for about one hour.
- 4. Roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut shapes using cookie cutters; half should have a cut-out center.
- 5. Place cut-out cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely.
- 6. Spread fruit preserves on half of the cookies and top with remaining cookies. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg