This easy-to-make Linzer cookie tops the traditional raspberry filling with a bright Limoncello glaze.
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups seedless raspberry jam
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons powdered egg whites
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Limoncello liqueur
In large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese and brown sugar using
electric mixer. Add egg yolk and extracts; mix well. Gradually add
flour and cornstarch; mix just until blended. Divide dough in two
pieces, flatten into discs and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until
firm, 30 to 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On lightly
floured surface, roll chilled dough to 1/8-inch thick and cut into
desired shapes. Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake
nine to 11 minutes, until edges begin to brown and cookies are firm.
Cool cookies on sheet three to four minutes. Remove cookies to wire rack
to cool completely.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, bring
raspberry jam to simmer over medium-high heat, insert candy thermometer.
Simmer, stirring constantly, until jam reaches 225 degrees; cook one
minute more. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Spread one heaping
teaspoon jam in center of each cookie.
In medium bowl, combine
confectioners' sugar and egg white powder. Add lemon juice and zest;
stir in Limoncello beginning with 1/2 cup, add more, if necessary, to
reach desired consistency. Pipe or drizzle cookies with frosting; allow
frosting to set before serving or storing.
Store cookies in airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper, for up to one week.
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