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Linzer Cookies

Sometimes there’s nothing better than a sweet, simple cookie.   I had an extra bag of almonds from when I made these, so I decided to put them to good use.   For those who have never had a Linzer Cookie (recipe here), they’re typically reserved for the holidays, but I think they’re acceptable any time of the year.  They’re light and and flaky and I always make a note to invite at least one girlfriend over for afternoon tea when I have a few of these lying around since they make an impact in the prettiest way.

137 comments

1 Diana { 09.09.10 at 1:01 am }

I would so need one of those right now…They look so yummy:)
Have a great day
Kisses

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2 Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen { 09.09.10 at 1:02 am }

These are some pretty, dainty cookies. I love them. I think they’re perfect for (dare I say it so early) Christmas!

3 Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries { 09.09.10 at 1:03 am }

Oh how lovely! I could die for one of those now! (Detox day 9….:))
xxx

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4 kim { 09.09.10 at 1:04 am }

these look DIVINE! i should definitely make them on my food blog soon!

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5 Cynthia { 09.09.10 at 1:04 am }

Those look so pretty. They would make the perfect gift for my boyfriend!

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6 jackie { 09.09.10 at 1:05 am }

why should summer jams be reserved for christmas merry?

linzer cookies are a year round treat!

7 Aga { 09.09.10 at 1:12 am }

Oh please, not now! I’m undergoing a detox after having way too many waffles with whipped cream, blueberries and chocolate sauce…. :D
Awesome coookies!!!

x

8 Not A Paper Cup { 09.09.10 at 1:13 am }

Seems like you should have your own bakery! :)

9 Milana { 09.09.10 at 1:13 am }

My grandmother used to make these for Christmas and my mom still makes them. So cute and tasty!

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10 Julia @ Brit Bride { 09.09.10 at 1:28 am }

VERY cute. I love these – they remind me of the holidays, and skiing!

Julia
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11 vicky { 09.09.10 at 1:29 am }

wow, these look like absolute perfection, and trust me, I would know!! Linz (the city where these babies originated) is only 2 hrs from where I live and we try to make these every year for christmas. For some reason my top and bottom pieces never seem to match as perfectly as yours do! like I said, perfection!!

xox Vicky
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12 Nicole Lisa { 09.09.10 at 1:31 am }

Oh yum…. they look delicious!

13 pancakeSTACKER { 09.09.10 at 1:45 am }

These cookies look so amazingly delicious! I’ve never had a Linzer cookie before, but this recipe is too tempting to pass on. Thanks for sharing! Here’s hoping my cookies turn out as perfect as those!

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14 Caz Wilson { 09.09.10 at 1:45 am }

Cute! I love these biscuits! They remind me of buying them from the local bakery when I was young.

15 Kelly { 09.09.10 at 1:49 am }

Those are the most adorable cookies I’ve ever seen!

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16 Kim { 09.09.10 at 1:56 am }

Pretty cookies!

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17 Anthea { 09.09.10 at 2:05 am }

They look so pretty and delicious! I can just imagine how they taste!

18 gemma { 09.09.10 at 2:07 am }

heart shaped jammie dodgers! ha
they look so so tummy!

19 Debbie { 09.09.10 at 2:11 am }

Ahhhh these pictures make me want those cookies so badly! So cute!

x

20 Carolyn { 09.09.10 at 2:13 am }

Those are from a city called Linz here in Austria and I see them wrapped so nice and pretty in some of the bakeries, but I’ve never had one. Shame! Must try. Yours looks even better!

21 sg { 09.09.10 at 2:20 am }

hey emily, really nice i love your cookies!

did you know: they’re actually called “spitzbuben” in german! meaning “naughty /cheeky boys”. referring to the face-shape that they mostly have (cut-out eyes and mouth). cute, huh?

enjoy the cheeky boys! :)
xx

22 Matanna Katz { 09.09.10 at 2:22 am }

I absolutely LOVE hearts!! And those cookies are to die for!! :-D
You did them so beautifully! :)

23 Franziska { 09.09.10 at 2:33 am }

Wow cool.
Thats sooo funny. Do you know that the Linzer cookies originalle are from Austria were I am from.
We have them for christmas and the name comes from the town Linz.
I didn`t know that they are so populare abroud.

24 Leah { 09.09.10 at 2:36 am }

OMG These look so good, I have been craving biscuits all day! I think ill make them tomorrow! Thanks :)

25 Ieva { 09.09.10 at 2:55 am }

yummy!!
looks really sweet!

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26 Stacy { 09.09.10 at 2:57 am }

The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts….

Do these qualify as cookies or as tarts? Regardless, these would be perfect for an Alice in Wonderland themed tea party!

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27 Chantel { 09.09.10 at 3:01 am }

WOW! You should be a baker! These are perfection ;-)

28 Ellie Rose { 09.09.10 at 3:11 am }

One word… mmmmmmm

Ellie Rose xx

29 Moodswings { 09.09.10 at 3:15 am }

these look amazing! you have a serious baking talent!

30 Kate Funk { 09.09.10 at 3:25 am }

I love that you chose to make them now instead of for a major holiday. Everyday can use a little pretty in it!
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31 Anastasia { 09.09.10 at 3:28 am }

Mmmmmmmmm, yummmy!

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32 All Women Stalker { 09.09.10 at 3:39 am }

Gorgeous. You are undoubtedly talented.

33 jenn from muchtomydelight { 09.09.10 at 3:40 am }

Wow–you did a beautiful job with those. I tend to lose my patience when it comes to the nitty-gritty job of making baked goods actually look attractive. You have some skills, girl!

34 allison { 09.09.10 at 3:51 am }
35 Jammer { 09.09.10 at 3:52 am }

the fact that you have tea is the most fancy thing I’ve ever heard! lol :) Those cookies are so cute.

36 Marie { 09.09.10 at 4:09 am }

And how do you stay so skinny!!

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37 Kristen { 09.09.10 at 4:24 am }

So cute! I’m positive you won’t have time during your stay in NYC, but there is a fantastic section of the Bronx called Arthur Avenue which is the REAL Little Italy of the city. The bakeries there make the most delicious linzer cookies (and cannolis — yum!).

38 Kirsten { 09.09.10 at 4:31 am }

so pretty an dainty! they came out perfectly!
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39 Hilal { 09.09.10 at 4:35 am }

ohhh lookss nice!!

xx
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40 julie @ rosy + tart { 09.09.10 at 4:39 am }

I love taking holiday foods and making them year round. There’s just something about it that makes it even more special!

41 Margaret { 09.09.10 at 4:56 am }

oh my god yum :)
one day i’m just going to turn up and raid your kitchen :p xx

42 Deborah { 09.09.10 at 4:58 am }

They look like perfection.

43 Chas { 09.09.10 at 5:08 am }

Yum those look amazing! Your baking photos always look so great!

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44 Closet Fashionista { 09.09.10 at 5:11 am }

Wow! Those look soooo tasty!! :D
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45 Marta { 09.09.10 at 5:26 am }

Wowww!!!
They look delicious!!!!
xoxo

46 Jen Smith { 09.09.10 at 5:48 am }

those cookies look so yummy!!!!

jen
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47 Tess Labeth { 09.09.10 at 5:54 am }

Emily… I do visuals for Forever 21 and just saw that you are featured in our new campaign. I’m so excited!!! You’re my favorite blogger. Can’t wait to execute. Have a great time at NYFW! Can’t make it… Have to work!

48 Jam { 09.09.10 at 5:57 am }

Well those might be the most adorable little edibles I’ve ever seen! Cute!

49 JuJis { 09.09.10 at 5:59 am }

They look great! I will really try to make those hearts :)
Congratulations for all, I’m in love with your blog.

50 Francesca { 09.09.10 at 6:02 am }

those are so cute- i love making lovey dovey stuff outside of Valentine’s Day

xoxo,
F

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51 eve lynn kessner { 09.09.10 at 6:04 am }

these look amazing! and reminded me that they are my dad’s all-time fave. maybe i’ll try to veganize these for tonight’s holiday dinner.
thanks for the inspiration!
eve
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52 ell { 09.09.10 at 6:10 am }

Those look too cute to eat!

53 MY I.D. IS E.E.D. { 09.09.10 at 6:28 am }

I wish I could print this page so I could taste all the pictures!! That looks DE-LI-CIOUS!!

54 Anna Jane { 09.09.10 at 6:31 am }

oh wow those are stunning. you take the best food pictures ever, Emily!

xx
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55 sinead { 09.09.10 at 6:33 am }

awww these are seriously adorable, I love the idea of having them for a tea party :D

56 debsaidno { 09.09.10 at 6:34 am }

My grandmother used to make these all the time, and when I was little I always called them “jam-jams”. Yours look divine!

57 BelledeCouture { 09.09.10 at 6:42 am }

AH! I DIE! :) LINZER TARTS ARE MY ULTIMATE FAVE COOKIE! ESPECIALLY THE BIG ONES IN NY BAKERIES! :)

xx
Jen

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58 southern hostess { 09.09.10 at 6:45 am }

These could not look more perfect.

59 Pooja { 09.09.10 at 6:51 am }

So pretty and delicious!

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60 nicole marie { 09.09.10 at 7:09 am }

my grandma makes something likes these during christmas! they’re sooo good!!

61 Lisa { 09.09.10 at 7:10 am }

you are too cute! :D

62 Diana { 09.09.10 at 7:21 am }

you are adorable these cookies look perfect!

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63 alexa { 09.09.10 at 7:24 am }

the cookies look DELISH and so pretty!

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64 daily mix LA { 09.09.10 at 7:30 am }

those came out so perfect!

65 Ana { 09.09.10 at 7:33 am }

Every single dessert recipe that you posted on your blog made me want to drop everything and head to the kitchen to make a batch of my own, and this one is no different! And judging by the list of ingredients, I’m sure that it tastes just as well as it looks!

66 emma { 09.09.10 at 7:34 am }

We call these Jammie Dodgers in Ireland. Haha! They look delicious, what an adorable cookie!

67 Bianca { 09.09.10 at 7:37 am }

These look absolutely lovely… Not to mention, I think the idea of a girls’ afternoon tea is wonderful! I might have to make these just to give myself a reason to begin this little ritual :)

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68 rebecca { 09.09.10 at 7:37 am }

beautiful! though i have to say it looks like a lot of work. i would be sure to mess it up somehow! haha

69 Joslyn @ missfitbliss { 09.09.10 at 7:41 am }

YuM! The jam on the inside is like icing on the cake

70 Joslyn @ missfitbliss { 09.09.10 at 7:42 am }

I’d have trouble eating just one;)

71 Fashion Snag { 09.09.10 at 7:46 am }

Wow, they look delicious!

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72 Caitlin @ Amuse-bouche { 09.09.10 at 8:19 am }

So pretty! Maybe I’ll make these for my anniversary.

73 Emily { 09.09.10 at 8:25 am }

These are my absolute favorite cookies of all time! I practically lived off of them when I was in Germany. Yours came out beautifully and I am definitely inspired to make some for my man on our 5 year anniversary. Thanks!!!

74 LM { 09.09.10 at 8:37 am }

Hmmmmm! so delicious ;)
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75 Lauren { 09.09.10 at 8:48 am }

adorable! I’m soooo making those for Valentines Day tea! or maybe mothers day…. haha(: Check out my blog at http://www.teacupsandtanktops.blogspot.com

76 Jen { 09.09.10 at 8:50 am }

Seriously, you make some of the most delicious looking treats.

77 Josie { 09.09.10 at 9:01 am }

Oh, these look so tasty! And they are just SO pretty. I love the colors and, while they’d be perfect for Valentine’s Day, you’re right — they definitely are an anytime treat!
xo Josie
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78 j { 09.09.10 at 9:16 am }

your treats always look SOOOOO delish!

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79 Salony { 09.09.10 at 9:27 am }

Your blog is such an inspiration for foodies! It’s really mouthwatering…

80 .:Heather:. { 09.09.10 at 9:32 am }

You make baking look sooooo easy!!! haha

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81 Hannah { 09.09.10 at 9:34 am }
82 Grace Escudero - The Afeminada { 09.09.10 at 9:37 am }

These are so appetizing to both the eyes and the mouth.

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83 Erica { 09.09.10 at 9:49 am }

Linzer cookies are one of my favs. These look so perfectly delish!
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84 Rachel (heart of light) { 09.09.10 at 9:53 am }

Linzer cookies are one of my very favorites (as long as they don’t add any almond extract – I love almonds but not extract). The loveliness is a bonus.

85 laura { 09.09.10 at 9:54 am }

mmmm those look so sweet and delicious!

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86 Ella { 09.09.10 at 10:11 am }

I’m not a big fan of cookies with fruit or jam, but these look really yumy!

87 A Bit Of Mayhem { 09.09.10 at 10:23 am }

Mmmm. These look so good! Never had them homeade.

88 Kelly { 09.09.10 at 10:23 am }

Cuuuute! I love those cookie cutters too!

89 jakarech { 09.09.10 at 10:42 am }

looks delicious!

xo
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90 Vivian { 09.09.10 at 10:45 am }

I’ll gladly come over for afternoon tea to have on of these! They’re too cute!

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91 Kate { 09.09.10 at 10:52 am }

Ha whenever I try something that looks that good in a magazine it comes out terrible and burned. I applaud you on your fantastic baking skills.

92 caroline { 09.09.10 at 10:56 am }

Those are divine!! I love them … there is a little French bakery that has them and I always have one with a cup of tea as a special treat. Hugs!

93 Katie { 09.09.10 at 10:56 am }

They look so cute!

94 Melanie { 09.09.10 at 11:05 am }

I want this for breakfast!!!!!!

XOXO,

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95 Janice (Couture and Crayons) { 09.09.10 at 11:50 am }

These look way too pretty to eat. The recipe is going straight into my folder. Thanks! =)

Janice (Couture and Crayons)

96 Jennifer - Stylish Clin d'Oeil { 09.09.10 at 12:30 pm }

The first time i see cakes like these! Seem sooo yummy!!

97 heidi { 09.09.10 at 1:10 pm }

Those turned out beautifully, and are by far my favorite Jewish deli cookie when I’m not in a Black and White mood.

98 dana { 09.09.10 at 1:22 pm }

you make the cutest little desserts!

99 monicais { 09.09.10 at 2:01 pm }

i love all the cookie designs you come up with! so pretty! xo
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100 Islandia { 09.09.10 at 2:21 pm }

totally love how you made these! never had these cookies before either; your cookie posts always remind me of Christmas when my Granny and I would get together and bake dozens and dozens of cookies, I think she would’ve liked this recipe.

Also just finished watching the livestream of the IFB Conf and you were too adorable! It was nice to see you {kinda} in person. I had to be a work so had to watch it on my computer. Enjoy the rest of NYC!

101 Ashley { 09.09.10 at 3:12 pm }

YUM! I heard you were lovely at the IFB conf today – I couldn’t go but my co-blogger saw it! Have fun at the rest of fashion week.

102 Lorna { 09.09.10 at 3:24 pm }

Ohhhh those are beautiful and look delicious! They are so cute :D I want to make cookies like this :D

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103 Young Sophisticates { 09.09.10 at 3:47 pm }

Ohh pretty cookies… they look so perfect & delicious.

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104 Moyra { 09.09.10 at 4:27 pm }

Look adorable! Lovely cookies <3

105 Angela { 09.09.10 at 4:31 pm }

beautiful cookies! i wouldn’t even eat them, they’re so pretty.

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106 Hilary { 09.09.10 at 5:10 pm }

ok YUM. Those turned out so beautifully! You always make the tastiest/prettiest looking treats!

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107 Gabriella { 09.09.10 at 5:46 pm }

Those look adorable and tasty! I have to go find some heart cookie cutters! :)

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108 Le { 09.09.10 at 5:50 pm }

That`s so cute!!! And seems delicious!!! This one it was the most beautiful one that I ever made: http://www.paraminhamae.com/mini-torta-de-negrinho/... But nothing to compare with yours…

Your blog is always a place I go when I want to see beautiful and original things! Congrats! :) Leticia – from Brazil

109 Beth { 09.09.10 at 7:28 pm }

Your cookies turned out so pretty! I will give your recipe a try and hope and pray that mine come out as good!

110 sari { 09.10.10 at 12:03 am }

darling! and yummy looking!!

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111 anne { 09.10.10 at 2:30 am }

yummy!
I love linzers!

112 the boot { 09.10.10 at 5:23 am }

dude you rock at baking! one needs talent for linzers to come out that perfect looking!

113 Becca { 09.10.10 at 7:52 am }

These are simply darling! I’m going to a cookie swap next week, and I may give these a shot!

Becca

114 The_Dark_Lady_2 { 09.10.10 at 8:01 am }

You have done a beautiful job on these. As pretty as everything on your blog!

115 Ashley @ honeysucklechic.com { 09.10.10 at 10:35 am }

Yum! Looks so simple & sweet! Thanks for sharing!

Check out these CHIC FALL DRESSES that I selected today–just gorgeous!
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116 Christina { 09.10.10 at 11:32 am }

I’ve made those! I made them for my boyfriend a couple of years ago for Valentine’s day. :)

117 The Beauty Philosopher { 09.10.10 at 10:35 pm }

I love loveheart shaped sweets. These look adorable; you should be a food stylist ;)

118 miao { 09.11.10 at 4:03 am }

AWWW!!! they look nice and yummy!!! *jealouse*

119 Chila { 09.11.10 at 8:03 am }

Everything you cook look so delicious???? i try and try but it always get burn…
Well i just writte to express how wonderful those cookies look :)

120 Susi from Germany { 09.11.10 at 11:18 am }

Here in Germany they are called “Linzer Törtchen” (ö = oe) and we have them at Christmas. Normally they are round.

Linz of course ist not in Germany, but in Austria.

121 Marta { 09.11.10 at 1:19 pm }

ohhhh! cuteeee! :)

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122 Kara { 09.11.10 at 3:08 pm }

These are some of my favorite kind of cookies! The heart shape makes them so much more dainty and special.

xoxo Kara
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123 Ebony { 09.12.10 at 2:16 am }

These look so cute! I can’t wait until summer holidays so I can spend my days cooking up a storm!

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124 annawithlove { 09.12.10 at 9:02 am }

It’s actually incredible how talented you are!! Such lovely cookies!! Now I have a craving which generally happens after all your yummy food posts!! x

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125 Tawney { 09.12.10 at 1:53 pm }

soo cute.
Check out these Linzer style cupcakes, too! what a clever cute twist!!
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/baking/creative-cupcakes-ideas-10000001169727/page8.html

Love reading your blog, so so cute all the time.

126 Jordan { 09.12.10 at 8:46 pm }

YUM! these looks delicious, I can’t wait to attempt making them the next time I am home!

127 Wendy B { 09.12.10 at 10:33 pm }

These look awesome…Wish I could taste them……they look yummy…

128 Vanessa { 09.13.10 at 6:07 am }

These look amazing!!

129 Eileen { 09.14.10 at 7:17 pm }

Wow, those cookies look so delicious! Your friends are so lucky that you bake for them!

130 threesmallapples { 09.15.10 at 4:42 am }

Omg I love them!!
I’m such a baker, but then I have to stop as I’m such a muncher too.

xx

131 Kristen Nicole { 09.15.10 at 9:36 am }

These cookies look absolutly beautiful and I can only imagin that they are tasty as well! Love everything!

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132 mhelanie { 09.19.10 at 9:13 pm }

looks yummy..! you made that?, gosh you’re great. can you tell me th ingredients and how to make those cookies? tnx

133 Lady à la Mode » Blog Archive » Cut It Out { 09.20.10 at 7:14 am }

[...] from scratch, I find great pleasure in indulging in sweets of all kinds. After being inspired by Emily’s post from Cupcakes and Cashmere on Linzer Cookies, I knew I had to try to whip some up. The recipe [...]

134 Danielle { 02.15.11 at 9:08 pm }

I made these last weekend and they were amazing!! definitely going to make them again!

135 Alyssa { 03.12.11 at 1:52 pm }

I’m helping to bake for my aunt’s 50th birthday party and I cannot wait to make these! I’ve made them once before and they turned out beautifully. Thanks for passing along this delicious recipe, Emily!

136 Lauren { 10.04.11 at 6:42 am }

I love these cookies!!They sell these at an expensive European bakery in town but I love the idea of them homemade!!! I will definitely make these at my Christmas cookie swap party!

137 Lauren { 10.04.11 at 6:42 am }

I love these cookies!!They sell these at an expensive European bakery in town but I love the idea of them homemade!!! I will definitely make these at my Christmas cookie swap party!

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