- Dough too soft.
- Too warm, or butter melted. Fridge for 20 mins!
Lemon Banana Linzer Cookies
A modern twist: thick, creamy banana jam adheres perfectly to tart, lemon-zested linzer cookies. Banana's pectin makes filling stable.
Ingredients
2 1/2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1
cup
Cold Butter
3/4
cup
Confectioners' Sugar
1
large
Egg Yolk
1
whole
Lemon Zest
1/2
cup
Banana Jam (or thick puree)
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Equipment Needed
- Rolling pin
- Linzer cutters
- Mixer (optional)
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Rub cold butter into flour, sugar, and lemon zest.
Tip: Work fast, keep cold.
2
✓
Add yolk, knead into ball. Chill 30 mins.
Tip: Yolk adds tenderness.
3
✓
Roll out, cut shapes. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 mins (pale).
Tip: Use parchment.
4
✓
Cool completely.
Tip: Breaks when warm.
5
✓
Sandwich with jam.
Tip: Mashed banana with lemon works if consumed immediately.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Cold Butter
- 3/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1 whole Lemon Zest
- 1/2 cup Banana Jam (or thick puree)