Black Sesame Vanilla Linzer Cookies: jam-filled Linzer sandwich cookies. Makes 24 cookies in about 1.4 hours.
Black Sesame Vanilla Linzer Cookies
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Black Sesame Vanilla Linzer Cookies: jam-filled Linzer sandwich cookies. Makes 24 cookies in about 1.4 hours.
Prep
25 min
Cook
12 min
Cooling
45 min
Total
1 hr 22 min
Yield
24 cookies
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Ingredients
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Scales from a half to a double batch; bake the extra trays in rounds.
- 1 ¾ cups (230.0 g)all-purpose flour
- 1.0 cup (100.0 g)ground almonds
- ¾ cup (180.0 g)unsalted butter
- ½ cup (110.0 g)granulated sugar
- 1.0 (18.0 g)large egg yolk
- ½ tsp (3.0 g)fine salt
- ½ cup (160.0 g)seedless red currant jam
- ⅓ cup (40.0 g)powdered sugar
- 3 ½ tbsp (30.0 g)toasted black sesame seeds
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar, then stir in yolk and any flavor extracts.
- Add all-purpose flour, ground almonds, salt and dry aromatic additions; chill dough 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350°F (177°C). Roll dough 4 mm thick; cut 48 rounds and remove a small center from 24 tops.
- Bake rounds 10–12 minutes until light gold, then cool fully.
- Dust windowed tops with all 40 g powdered sugar; spread measured jam on 24 whole rounds and cap with windowed tops.
- Assemble just before serving for the most delicate cookie texture.
Tips
- Filled cookies soften with time; assemble near service where practical.
- Heat preserves briefly only if too stiff to spread; cool before sandwiching.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make black sesame vanilla linzer cookies?
Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking, plus 45 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 24 cookies.
How should I store black sesame vanilla linzer cookies?
Refrigerate filled cookies in an airtight container; best within 3 days.
Can I make black sesame vanilla linzer cookies ahead?
Yes. Refrigerate filled cookies in an airtight container; best within 3 days.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
167
Calories / serving
9.1g
Fat
20.1g
Carbs
2.4g
Protein
10.4g
Sugar
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~4008 cal · 218g fat · 482g carbs · 58g protein · 250g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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