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Linzer Cookies

Delightful Austrian cookies filled with sweet fruit jam and made with buttery dough, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time1 hour 6 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Austrian
Keyword: Baked Goods, Cookie Recipe, Desserts, Fruit Jam Cookies, Linzer cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

Cookie Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1 cup blanched almond flour (100g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (2g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (227g)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting (60g)
  • 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar (67g)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (1ml)

Jam Filling

  • 2/3 cup thick fruit jam or preserves (160g)

Instructions

Preparation

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until well blended.
  • Mix in one egg yolk, then the second yolk, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well mixed.
  • Gradually add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a round ball and flatten into a 6-inch disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 45 to 60 minutes.

Baking

  • While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/6-inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters into your desired shapes, spacing them about 1 inch apart. For half of the cookies, cut out a shape from the center.
  • Place the cut cookies on the baking sheet and chill them in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to maintain their shape while baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Assembly

  • Once cooled, spread about 1 teaspoon of jam over the whole cookies. Dust the cookies with cut centers with powdered sugar, then place them on top of the jam-covered cookies to make a delicious sandwich.

Storage

  • Keep your Linzer cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For the best flavor, add the jam just before serving.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, drizzle a bit of melted chocolate on top or sprinkle some chopped nuts for added crunch. These cookies freeze well; make a double batch and freeze them.