Thursday, October 7, 2010

Linzer Hearts

1 pkg. Duncan Hines® Golden Sugar Cookie Mix
½ cup flour
½ cp finely ground almonds
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
3 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
½ cup plus 1 tbsp. seedless red raspberry jam, warmed

Combine cookie mix, contents of buttery flavor packet form Mix, flour, almonds, egg and water in large bowl. Stir with spoon until blended. Roll
dough 1/8” thick on lightly floured board. Cut out 3” hearts with floured
cookie cutter. Cut out centers of half the hearts with smaller heart
cookie cutter. Reroll dough as needed.

Place 2” apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8 to 9 minutes and cut-out hearts for 6 to 7 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets. Remove to cooling racks. Cool completely.

To assemble, dust cut-out hearts with sifted confectioners’ sugar. Spread warm jam over whole hearts almost to edges; top with cut-out hearts. Press together to make sandwiches. Fill center with ¼ tsp. jam Store between
layers of waxed paper in airtight container.

22 Sandwich Cookies

Tip: If you like a softer cookie, make these a day ahead.

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