Using a Linzer cookie cutter, cut out large cookies in desired shapes and place 1-inch apart on cookie sheet. Pick desired shape for center cutter and cut out the same number of cookies with a cut ...

You can use a special Linzer cutter or a 2-3 inch cookie cutter (round, heart, diamond, square) to cut out the cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

While baking and craft stores sell linzer cookie cutters (a single cookie cutter fitted with both the larger and center cutters), it's just as easy to use two standard round cutters.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE LINZER COOKIES6. One at a time, on a lightly floured counter, roll out each piece of dough to 1/8-inch thick. Use a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter (see note) to cut 24 rounds from ...

Note: These cookies are also terrific plain or sandwiched with raspberry or other jam. If you don’t have 2 1/2- and 1-inch round cookie cutters, use different shapes or, instead of the smaller ...

4. Use a ½-inch star cookie cutter to make a cutout, slightly off-center, in half of the squares. Bake in preheated oven until set and golden brown around the edges, 10 to 13 minutes.

Note: While baking and craft stores sell linzer cookie cutters (a single cookie cutter fitted with both the larger and center cutters), it's just as easy to use two standard round cutters.