Description
Embrace the spirit of spring with these charming Egg-Shaped Linzer Cookies, where the zesty sweetness of orange marmalade fills the air and delights the palate. Each bite merges the tender crumb of the cookie with the bright, citrusy notes of the marmalade, creating a perfect balance that’s both refreshing and indulgent.
Ingredients
Cookies:
1/2 cup (113g) plant-based butter, softened
1/2 cup (100g) white granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp orange extract
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups (260g) unbleached all-purpose flour
~1/2 cup sugar sprinkles (for topping the cookies)
Filling:
1 cup (~285g) sweet orange marmalade
Instructions
Prepare the Marmalade:
Add at least 1 cup of orange marmalade to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for a minute or two until smooth.
Pour the blended marmalade into a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar.
Beat in the egg and orange extract, then the salt.
Gradually mix in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Bake the Cookies:
Roll out the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to a thickness of just under 1/4 inch.
Cut into egg shapes and place on a prepared baking sheet.
Decorate some cookies with sugar sprinkles and chill all cookies for 15 minutes.
Bake at 300°F for 13 minutes.
Allow to cool before assembling.
Assemble the Cookies:
Pipe the marmalade onto the bottom cookies and top with the decorated cookies.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal