Elegant Linzer Cookies with Cherry-Chocolate Filling
Delicate Linzer cookies filled with a rich cherry-chocolate filling, perfect for any occasion. These exquisite treats are easy to make and sure to impress.
Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Cookie Cutters
- Mixing Bowls
- Parchment paper
- Pastry Blender
- Piping Bag
Ingredients
- 300.00 gAll-purpose flour(Use high-quality flour for best results.)
- 100.00 gPowdered sugar(Granulated sugar can be used as an alternative.)
- 2.00 pcsEgg yolks(Room temperature yolks are recommended.)
- 0.50 tspLemon zest(Freshly grated lemon zest is best.)
- 180.00 gUnsalted butter(Use cold, cubed butter.)
- 100.00 gCherry jam(Choose a high-quality cherry jam.)
- 100.00 gFresh cherries(Pitted and halved.)
- 1.00 pkgChocolate pudding mix(Use a high-quality chocolate pudding mix.)
- 300.00 mlMilk(Use whole milk for a richer flavor.)
- 3.00 tbspGranulated sugar(For the pudding.)
- 300.00 gSoftened butter(For the pudding.)
Instructions
Whisk together flour, powdered sugar, egg yolks, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
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
Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to create shapes.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Place cookies onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Estimated time: 12 minutes
Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package directions.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Stir in softened butter until smooth.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Let the pudding cool completely.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Pipe the cooled pudding onto the bottom half of each cookie.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Top with cherry jam and fresh cherries.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set.
Estimated time: 30 minutes