Delicate and sweet with a soft shortbread crumble, these cookies are the star of any plate they are on. These cute sandwich cookies are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, tea time, or just a happy moment to yourself. Jam-filled, they are wonderfully sweet and look almost too good to eat! This cookie recipe is a classic and one worth learning how to make!
Ingredients in Linzer Cookies
Butter Sugar Lemon Zest Vanilla Extract Almond Extract Egg Yolk All Purpose Flour Almond Flour Salt Powdered Sugar Seedless Raspberry Jam or Lemon Curd
What are Linzer cookies?
A brief history of the Linzer Cookie- born in Linz, Austria, this cookie is based off the Linzer Torte, a torte that looks similar to the cookie in the way that there is a window showing jam or filling inside between layers. One of the oldest tortes in the world, it is understood that the Linzer Torte found its beginnings in the 1700s in an Austrian abbey. It was brought to the US in the 1850s.
Flavors and Fillings
Fill your cookie with anything you’d like! Here are some ideas to get you started:
Nutella Peanut butter Cookie butter Caramel Apricot jam Strawberry jam Chocolate ganache Cream or custard
A Cookie for Any Occasion
A favorite among friends, neighbors, coworkers, and beyond, these cookies make the perfect gift. Added to a Christmas cookie plate or tucked inside a cookie tin, I can promise these are the first cookies to be eaten.
Recipe Tip
Storing Leftover Cookies
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Read Next: Christmas Cookie Ideas
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title: “Linzer Cookies” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-19” author: “Helen Colony”
Published Dec 12, 2016 Updated Sep 10, 2024 I have always loved sandwich cookies and my favorite ones are Linzer cookies. These gorgeous looking cookies—said to have originated from Austria—are made with a buttery and crumbly dough with a spread of jam and dusted generously with powdered sugar; every bite is fruity and sweet, I absolutely love eating them. When I chanced upon this recipe on Little Spice Jar, I knew that I just had to make them. Making these Linzer Cookies are so much fun. First you roll out the dough and cut them out, and then you cut out a tiny little star shape or any shape you like, spread your favorite jam and bake them. After they are out of the oven, you top them with a ton of powdered sugar. I just love how cute and beautiful they are. Linzer cookies are perfect as Christmas gift. Make a bunch and I am sure your friends, family and neighbors would love these!
What To Serve With Linzer Cookies
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