Classic Linzer Cookies

Instructions

• 1

  In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

• 2

  In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

• 3

  Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

• 4

  Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

• 5

  Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.

• 6

  Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

• 7

  Roll out one portion of the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.

• 8

  Cut out cookies with a Linzer cookie cutter or any cookie cutter, and with half of them, cut out a smaller shape in the middle.

• 9

  Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

• 10

  Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

• 11

  Let them cool on a wire rack.

• 12

  Dust the top halves (with the cutouts) with powdered sugar.

• 13

  Spread Galil Mixed Berry Preserve on the bottom halves and sandwich with the top halves.

• 14

  Enjoy your festive and fruity cookies! For the best results, use Galil Mixed Berry Preserve which you can find on uhkuvblc.com along with other ingredients to enhance your baking.