Spiced Linzer Cookies

I can be a bit of an impulsive buyer – it’s one of my many flaws. I’ve definitely gotten a little better over the years, especially in the area of clothes, shoes and bags – but I think I’ll always have a weakness for kitchen gadgets, specialty pans, and cookie cutters. I make cut-out cookies like once a year, but I think I have over 100 cookie cutters. Maybe I’ll call myself a cookie cutter collector – that may just make the obsession a little more respectable… maybe?

I picked up a set of fall inspired Linzer cookie cutters over three years ago and for whatever reason, tossed them into the depths of my desk drawer. My desk – yeah that’s another flaw of mine because it’s pretty much an organized disaster. I know where everything is, but Brian wouldn’t be able to find a paperclip if he tried.

Anyway, I was digging in the drawer for a camera cable and found the box of Linzer cookie cutters and immediately fell back in love them – strategically placing them on the counter as a reminder to use them. Seriously, who wouldn’t be smitten with little squirrel, acorn, and pumpkin cookies sandwiched together with a delicious filling?

These Linzer cookies are made with ground pecans and a perfect blend of autumnal spices. They’re buttery, slightly sweet and the perfect cookie for your holiday dessert table. These versatile cookies can be served alone or with a quick dip in chocolate. Sandwich them together with a satiny ganache, a gorgeous layer of jam, or choose to go the route I did and add a layer of Biscoff Spread. Any way you decide to serve them, I’m pretty sure you’ll fall in love with them as quickly as I fell in love with the cutters!

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Spiced Linzer Cookies

By: Jamie

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Servings: 24 sandwich cookies

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Ingredients

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• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
• ▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ ¾ cup pecan halves toasted
• ▢ 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar plus more for sprinkling
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• ▢ ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
• ▢ ¼ cup sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ ½ cup Biscoff Spread

Instructions 

• 1. In a medium bowl, sift flour and baking powder; set aside.
• 2. Pulse pecans, confectioners' sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a food processor until finely ground (but not wet); transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
• 3. Add butter and granulated sugar; mix on medium speed until fluffy. Add in vanilla and egg. Reduce speed to low. Slowly add flour mixture; mixing until combined.
• 4. Divide the dough in half and shape into disks. Wrap disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
• 5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• 6. Working with 1 disk at a time, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Cut out circles with a 2-inch fluted cutter. Cut out centers of half the circles with a 1/2-inch cutter; reroll scraps.
• 7. Space 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake squares and hearts until pale golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool.
• 8. Sprinkle cutout cookies with confectioners' sugar. Spread Biscoff Spread onto uncut circles; top with cutout ones.

Notes

- Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.

- You can find the Linzer cookie cutters on Amazon.

Adapted from Martha Stewart

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