Linzer Pinwheel Cookies

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These Linzer Pinwheel Cookies are a play on the holiday Linzer Cookies we have grown to love. There a soft tender cookie with a hint of lemon flavor, wrapped around sweet raspberry preserves. Perfect as is or dusted with a bit of powdered sugar.

Why You Will Love This Cookie

  • Ease: These Linzer Pinwheel Cookies are much easier to make than original Linzer Cookies. Just roll out dough, spread the preserves on top then roll up dough and slice into cookies.
  • Taste: These cookies have a great buttery flavor with just a slight hint of lemon. When combined with the sweet raspberry preserves, creates the perfect bite.
  • Great Holiday Cookie: These cookies are a great addition to your holiday table. The best part is, they can be made in advance. Just place them in a ziplock bag layered between wax paper and stored in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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Ingredients Needed To Prepare These Cookies

  • Butter: I always opt for unsalted butter. This allows you to control the salt in your recipes. You are going to want to leave your butter on the counter to come to room temperature, This makes it much easier to work with.
  • Sugar: You are going to want to use Granulated Sugar for this recipe. It not only adds sweetness but will also add to the texture of the cookie.
  • Baking Powder: This is the leavening agent, which will allow your cookies to puff up.
  • Salt: A pinch of salt added to sweet recipes will enhance the flavors in that recipe.
  • Eggs: It is best to leave your eggs at room temperature. Doing this will allow them to blend into the other ingredients easily.
  • Lemon Zest: You are going to want to use a Microplane to get a very fine lemon zest.
  • Flour: All Purpose Flour works best for this recipe.
  • Preserves: Raspberry Preserves is traditional for this cookie.

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Linzer Pinwheel Cookies

Recipe by BrendaCourse: DessertDifficulty: Easy

A play on traditional Linzer Cookies, these Linzer Pinwheel Cookies are soft and tender with a hint of lemon flavor then wrapped around a sweet raspberry preserve to create a delicious bite.

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Directions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the baking powder and salt and beat until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl when necessary. Beat in the eggs and lemon zest until combined. Add the flour and continue mixing until combined. Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and roll out on a lightly floured surface into two 10” squares. Spread raspberry preserves over each square, within 1/2” of the edges. Roll each one into a log and wrap in plastic wrap and chill for an additional 4 hours or until firm enough to slice.
  • Preheat oven to 375º. Line a Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper and set to the side.
  • Remove dough log from the refrigerator. Unwrap and slice into 1/4” thick slices, rotating the log after each slice. Place slices on the prepared cookie sheet, 2” apart.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms have browned slightly. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
  • Enjoy.