Name: Pecan Linzer Cookies with Cherry Filling
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour -; 1/2 tsp. baking powder -; 3/4 c. Pecan halves -; 2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar -; tsp. salt -; tsp. ground cinnamon -; 1/2 c. cold unsalted butter -; 1/4 c. granulated sugar -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; 1 large egg -; 1/2 c. cherry jam -

Pecan Linzer Cookies with Cherry Filling

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Ingredients for - Pecan Linzer Cookies with Cherry Filling

1. 2 c. all-purpose flour -

2. 1/2 tsp. baking powder -

3. 3/4 c. Pecan halves -

4. 2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar -

5. tsp. salt -

6. tsp. ground cinnamon -

7. 1/2 c. cold unsalted butter -

8. 1/4 c. granulated sugar -

9. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

10. 1 large egg -

11. 1/2 c. cherry jam -

How to cook deliciously - Pecan Linzer Cookies with Cherry Filling

1. Stage

Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl; set aside. Pulse pecans, confectioners' sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor until finely ground (but not wet); transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

2. Stage

Add butter and granulated sugar; mix on medium speed until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and egg. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until combined. Halve dough; shape into disks. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

3. Stage

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Working with 1 disk at a time, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Cut out squares with a 2-inch fluted cutter. Cut out centers of half the squares with a 1/2-inch heart cutter; reroll scraps. Space 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake squares and hearts until pale golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, heat jam in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced and thickened, about 7 minutes; let cool.

5. Stage

Sprinkle cutout cookies with confectioners' sugar. Spread jam onto uncut squares; top with cutout ones. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.