Decadent Chocolate Linzer Cookies for Valentine's Day
These irresistible chocolate linzer cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. A delightful blend of rich chocolate and buttery goodness, these cookies are easy to make and a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Cookie Cutters
- Mixing Bowls
- Pastry Blender
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 250.00 gAll-Purpose Flour(Ensure flour is sifted.)
- 150.00 gUnsalted Butter(Cold and cubed.)
- 100.00 gGranulated Sugar(For sweetness.)
- 20.00 gCocoa Powder(For rich chocolate flavor.)
- 1.00 pieceEgg Yolk(For binding.)
- 100.00 gDairy-Free Butter(For a dairy-free option.)
- 100.00 gStrawberry Jam(For a sweet filling.)
- 20.00 gPowdered Sugar(For dusting.)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and cocoa powder.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Add egg yolk and mix until a dough forms.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 0.5cm thickness.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Use cookie cutters to create shapes. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Place a spoonful of strawberry jam in the center of half the cookies.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Top with the other half of the cookie, pressing gently to seal.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Let cool completely on the baking sheet before dusting with powdered sugar.
Estimated time: 10 minutes