Terassenkuchen Terrace Cake Cookies
Indulge in the vibrant layers of flavor with Terassenkuchen Terrace Cake Cookies, a stunning German-inspired treat that combines buttery shortbread with fruity jams and a luscious dark chocolate drizzle. Perfectly crafted by layering delicate cookies with alternating spreads of apricot and raspberry jam, this elegant dessert delivers a delightful balance of tangy sweetness and rich cocoa decadence. With its crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture and visually striking terrace-style presentation, these cookies are ideal for special occasions, afternoon teas, or festive celebrations. Easy to make with pantry-friendly ingredients and a quick bake time, Terassenkuchen Terrace Cake Cookies promise to impress both your taste buds and your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g All-purpose flour
- 200 g Unsalted butter (softened)
- 100 g Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 5 tbsp Apricot jam
- 5 tbsp Raspberry jam
- 100 g Dark chocolate (melted)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then mix until well combined.
Gradually beat in the flour until the mixture forms a soft dough. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough into three equal portions. Roll each portion into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Place one dough disc on a lightly floured surface and roll it out to approximately ⅛ inch (3 mm) thickness. Use a rectangular cookie cutter or a knife to cut out uniform, rectangular cookies.
Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, placing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
To assemble the layered cookies, spread a thin layer of apricot jam on one cookie, then top with a second cookie.
Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on the top of the second cookie, then place a third cookie on top to complete the stack.
Repeat this process with the remaining cookies, alternating layers with apricot and raspberry jams.
Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top of each cookie stack using a small spoon or piping bag.
Allow the chocolate topping to set completely before serving or storing. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.2 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.1 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 209 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 510.4 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 262.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 934 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
