Cherry Linzer Cookies Recipe - Sugar Cookie Recipes

From Classic Chocolate Chip to Unique Flavors Like Matcha and Lavender

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From Classic Chocolate Chip to Unique Flavors Like Matcha and Lavender

Cherry Linzer Cookies Recipe

These buttery, cherry-filled cookies are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter.

Ingredients

Time Needed

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
Gradually combine the dry and wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Cut the dough in half and form each half into a disc.
Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out one disc of dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
Cut out as many cookies as you can with a 2-inch cookie cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Reroll any scraps as needed and repeat with the second disc of dough.
Cut out the centres of half of the cookies on the baking sheet with a smaller cookie cutter or a paring knife.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Sandwich the solid cookies with the cutout cookies and spread a thin layer of cherry preserves on top.
Before serving, dust the tops of the cookies with powdered sugar.