Pecan Linzer Cookies with Cherry Filling

Name: Pecan Linzer Cookies with Cherry Filling
Yield: Makes about 2 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted (see page 115); 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, plus more for sprinkling; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup cherry jam, strained

January 24, 2012

To make our linzer sandwiches, we substituted pecans for more traditional almonds, and cherry jam for the classic raspberry filling. The crumbly cookies with heart-shaped windows make delectable gifts for Valentine’s Day.

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