CHOCOLATE LINZER TORTE STARS

Chocolate Linzer Torte Stars image

Wanting a treat that tastes like traditional linzer torte without the time commitment, I came up with these simple, sensational cookies. They have the nuts and chocolate with a filling of bright raspberry preserves-festive enough for any holiday gathering. -Edwina Gadsby, Hayden, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
1/3 cup ground hazelnuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves
4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk first six ingredients. Stir in butter, egg and vanilla until blended., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 5-7 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Spread preserves on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.