Chocolate Drizzled Apple Linzer Cookies

Linzer dough is the textbook definition of shortcrust. Coating flour in cold fat prevents gluten webs, creating a tender, crumbly bite rather than a chewy one.
🕒 Prep Time 45 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 250 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Rolling pin
  • Cutters

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Mix dry ingredients. Rub in butter to sand texture.

Tip: Keep it cold.
2

Add apple and yolk. Form ball.

Tip: Wet apple ruins texture.
3

Chill 30 mins.

Tip: Necessary for rolling.
4

Roll, cut, bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 mins.

Tip: Sets upon cooling.
5

Sandwich with chocolate spread.

Tip: Best next day.

Recipe FAQ

Tough dough?
Overworked or butter melted. Work fast and cold!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 1/4 sticks (5 oz) Cold Butter
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 medium Apple (grated, squeezed dry)
  • 2 oz Dark Chocolate (grated)
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Spread (filling)