Raspberry Linzer Cookies

These wonderful cookies require a bit of extra effort to make and assemble. But the delight of family and friends when serving them makes them all worthwhile. And they are beautiful-looking!

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Cucidati I

The name of these filled pastries is Cucidati, which is Sicilian for Buccellati, or "little bracelets". You may substitute butter for part or all of the lard if you wish.

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Holiday Lebkuchen (German Spice Cookies)

Since my mother’s parents came from Nuremberg and Munich, Germany, lebkuchen has been a holiday tradition in my family ever since I was little. We don’t like the usual candied citrus peel, however, so I use apricots and dates instead. Great served with hot tea.

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Springerle VI

Soft at first, these cookies harden into ‘dunkers’ after about 3 weeks. (Yes, they keep a long time!) They need a mold for the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cookie, but I bet that they can be made by simply cutting them out. You can substitute other flavorings for anise – lemon and almond are good.

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Ginger Uniques

This is a shortbread. I make it unique by adding 1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger to the batter. If you like ginger, you’ll love this.

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Rochelle Sable

The French word sables means ‘sand cookies’ or ‘sandies,’ so named because of their fine, crumbly texture. The hard-cooked egg yolk adds extra richness to the orange-scented cookie.

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