Linzer Stars
Linzer Stars is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Pulse flour, almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor until almonds are finely ground (no larger than poppy seeds).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPulse flour, almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor until almonds are finely ground (no larger than poppy seeds).
Using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat sugar and butter in a large bowl until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add egg; beat until well blended, about 1 minute.
Beat in rum and vanilla.
Reduce speed to low; add dry ingredients.
Beat dough just to blend; gently knead if necessary to form a ball.
Divide dough in half.
Place each half between sheets of parchment or waxed paper.
Working with 1 piece at a time, flatten dough into a disk; roll dough, occasionally lifting paper on both sides for easier rolling, until 1/8" thick.
Chill dough in paper until very firm, at least 2 hours.
DO AHEAD: Dough can be made 2 days ahead.
Cover; keep chilled.
Arrange a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 375°F.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Working with 1 dough disk at a time, remove top sheet of paper and, using 2" star cookie cutter, cut out cookies.
Transfer to baking sheets, placing 1/2" apart; chill.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Gather scraps; repeat rolling, chilling, and cutting until dough is used.
Using 1/2" star cookie cutter, cut out a star from the center of half the cookies.
Working in batches, bake cookies until light golden brown, dry, and just firm to the touch, 11-13 minutes. (Cookies will firm up as they cool.) Transfer to a wire rack; let cool.
DO AHEAD: Cookies can be baked 2 days ahead.
Store airtight at room temperature.
Bring jam and 1 teaspoon water to a boil in a small saucepan; let cool slightly.
Arrange whole cookies flat side up.
Spoon 1 teaspoon cooled jam in the center of each, dabbing slightly to spread.
Arrange cookies with cutouts flat side down on a wire rack; dust with powdered sugar.
Set atop whole cookies, lining up star points and allowing jam to push up slightly through center.
DO AHEAD: Linzer Stars can be assembled 8 hours ahead.
Store airtight at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
