Linzer Stars

Vegetarian
Linzer Stars
45 min.
20
171kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Linzer Stars, a charming treat that perfectly embodies the spirit of festive gatherings and cozy afternoons. These exquisite cookies, with their rich almond flavor and luscious raspberry jam filling, are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious vegetarian option that everyone can enjoy. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delightful stars to impress your family and friends.

Imagine the aroma of ground cinnamon wafting through your kitchen as you mix the buttery dough, creating a soft and pliable texture that’s easy to work with. The process of rolling out the dough and cutting it into star shapes is not only fun but also a wonderful way to engage with loved ones, making it a perfect activity for holiday celebrations or casual get-togethers.

Once baked to a light golden brown, these cookies are transformed into a beautiful layered treat, with a sprinkle of powdered sugar adding a touch of elegance. The combination of the sweet raspberry jam and the nutty almond flavor creates a harmonious balance that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or dessert, Linzer Stars are sure to be a hit at any gathering, making them a must-try recipe for any baking enthusiast!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons rum dark
  • large eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.8 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup raspberry jam seedless
  • 0.5 teaspoons sea salt fine
  • 1.3 cups slivered almonds 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Pulse flour, almonds, cinnamon, and salt ina food processor until almonds are finelyground (no larger than poppy seeds).
  2. Using an electric mixer at medium speed,beat sugar and butter in a large bowl untilfluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add egg; beat untilwell blended, about 1 minute. Beat in rumand vanilla. Reduce speed to low; add dryingredients. Beat dough just to blend; gentlyknead if necessary to form a ball.
  4. Divide dough in half.
  5. Place each halfbetween sheets of parchment or waxedpaper. Working with 1 piece at a time, flattendough into a disk; roll dough, occasionallylifting paper on both sides for easier rolling,until 1/8" thick. Chill dough in paper until veryfirm, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Dough canbe made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.
  6. Arrange a rack in middle of oven andpreheat to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets withparchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  7. Working with 1 dough disk at a time,remove top sheet of paper and, using 2"star cookie cutter, cut out cookies.
  8. Transferto baking sheets, placing 1/2" apart; chill.Repeat with remaining dough. Gatherscraps; repeat rolling, chilling, and cuttinguntil dough is used.
  9. Using 1/2" star cookie cutter, cut out a starfrom the center of half the cookies. Workingin batches, bake cookies until light goldenbrown, dry, and just firm to the touch, 11-13minutes. (Cookies will firm up as they cool.)
  10. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool. DO AHEAD:Cookies can be baked 2 days ahead. Storeairtight at room temperature.
  11. Bring jam and 1 teaspoon water to a boil in asmall saucepan; let cool slightly.
  12. Arrange whole cookies flat side up.Spoon 1 teaspoon cooled jam in the center ofeach, dabbing slightly to spread. Arrangecookies with cutouts flat side down on awire rack; dust with powdered sugar. Setatop whole cookies, lining up star pointsand allowing jam to push up slightly throughcenter. DO AHEAD: Linzer Stars can beassembled 8 hours ahead. Store airtight atroom temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories171kcal
Protein6.66%
Fat44.23%
Carbs49.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.5
Glycemic Load
13.07
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.2939130754574%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:171.11kcal
8.56%
Fat:8.55g
13.16%
Saturated Fat:3.28g
20.52%
Carbohydrates:21.37g
7.12%
Net Carbohydrates:20.03g
7.29%
Sugar:11.14g
12.37%
Cholesterol:21.5mg
7.17%
Sodium:65.38mg
2.84%
Alcohol:0.18g
100%
Alcohol %:0.57%
100%
Protein:2.9g
5.79%
Vitamin E:2.02mg
13.47%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.2%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.8%
Selenium:4.51µg
6.45%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.07%
Folate:22.61µg
5.65%
Magnesium:22.37mg
5.59%
Fiber:1.34g
5.36%
Phosphorus:52.82mg
5.28%
Copper:0.1mg
5.01%
Iron:0.81mg
4.49%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.12%
Vitamin A:155.91IU
3.12%
Calcium:27.1mg
2.71%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.25%
Potassium:75.15mg
2.15%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.22%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.02%
Source:Epicurious