Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- In a large bowl, knead the flour, butter, powdered sugar, egg, egg yolk, salt, lemon zest, and vanilla sugar together to form a smooth shortcrust pastry.
- Wrap the pastry in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- After chilling, roll out the pastry to about 3 mm thick on a floured surface.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- Cut out an equal number of cookies with a hole in the middle using a smaller cookie cutter, and place them on a separate baking sheet.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) with the convection setting.
- Bake the cookies until they are light golden brown, taking care not to overbake. Allow them to cool completely.
Assembly
- Dust the cookies with holes with a little powdered sugar for a sweet touch.
- Spread a smooth layer of redcurrant jelly or apricot jam on top of the cookies without holes.
- Carefully place the powdered sugar-dusted cookies on top of the jam-covered ones. Allow them to dry to ensure they stick together.
Notes
Chill the dough to keep the cookies' shape during baking. Experiment with different jams and spices for variety. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
