Linzertorchen

Ingredients

• Maraschino cherries, cut in half
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 egg yolks
• 1/2 pound sweet butter
• 1/2 pound (2 cups) sifted confectioners' sugar
• Rind of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Reserve 1 yolk for brushing.
2. In a large bowl, beat 7 egg yolks until fluffy; add butter and sugar, beat well. Add flour and lemon rind. Mix well. Chill.
3. Form into balls. Brush with reserved slightly beaten egg yolk. Gently push a piece of cherry into cookie center.
4. Bake at 375 degrees F until light brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Attribution

Posted by FootsieBear at Recipe Goldmine 8/29/2001 5:42 am

Source: Mom