Hungarian Lard Linzer Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 kg flour
• 500 g pork lard (zsír)
• 300 g powdered sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 packet baking powder
• 1–2 tsp vanilla sugar
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• Apricot or plum jam for filling

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and vanilla sugar.
2. Add egg yolks and lard, then knead into a smooth dough.
3. Let the dough rest for 30–60 minutes.
4. Roll out and cut into shapes (half with holes, half whole).
5. Bake at 180°C for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
6. Let cool completely.
7. Spread jam on whole pieces and sandwich with the tops.