Citrus Saffron Linzer Cookies

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Citrus Saffron Linzer Cookies: Citrus Saffron Linzer Cookies: linzer sandwich cookies dusted with powdered sugar with…
Citrus Saffron 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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  • 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
  • 1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)orange zest
  • ¼ tsp (0.1 g)saffron threads

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Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar, then stir in yolk and any flavor extracts.
  2. Add all-purpose flour, ground almonds, salt and dry aromatic additions; chill dough 1 hour.
  3. Heat oven to 350°F (177°C). Roll dough 4 mm thick; cut 48 rounds and remove a small center from 24 tops.
  4. Bake rounds 10–12 minutes until light gold, then cool fully.
  5. Dust windowed tops with all 40 g powdered sugar; spread measured jam on 24 whole rounds and cap with windowed tops.
  6. 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 citrus saffron 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 citrus saffron linzer cookies?

Refrigerate filled cookies in an airtight container; best within 3 days.

Can I make citrus saffron linzer cookies ahead?

Yes. Refrigerate filled cookies in an airtight container; best within 3 days.

Citrus Saffron Linzer Cookies: jam-filled Linzer sandwich cookies. Makes 24 cookies in about 1.4 hours.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

159 Calories / serving
8.5g Fat
19.8g Carbs
2.2g Protein
10.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~3816 cal · 204g fat · 475g carbs · 53g 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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