Linzer Cookie

Delightfully elegant and irresistibly festive, Linzer Cookies are the ultimate treat for holiday gatherings or special occasions. These buttery, nutty shortbread cookies are infused with ground almonds, a touch of cinnamon, and a hint of lemon zest, giving them a warm, aromatic flavor profile. Featuring a signature cutout window, each cookie is lovingly sandwiched with vibrant raspberry jam, offset by a snowy dusting of confectioners' sugar for a picture-perfect finish. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a stunning visual appeal, these classic Austrian cookies are as delightful to gift as they are to enjoy. Simple yet sophisticated, Linzer Cookies combine traditional European baking techniques with a creative twist, making them a must-try recipe for anyone who loves handmade desserts.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 150 grams ground almonds
• 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 50 grams confectioners' sugar, for dusting
• 200 grams raspberry jam

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and egg yolk to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough begins to form. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap them in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 8

Using a 2.5-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the other dough disk, but use a smaller cutter (e.g., a heart or star) to cut out a shape from the center of each circle.

Step 10

Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 11

Spread about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam on the flat side of the solid circles.

Step 12

Place the cookie with the cutout on top of the jam-covered cookie to create a sandwich, pressing gently.

Step 13

Dust the tops of the cookies with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1109.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4920.9

Total Fat 265.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 680.1mg	0%
Sodium 1246.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 576.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.4g	0%
Total Sugars 308.7g
Protein 67.6g	0%

Vitamin D 18.2IU	0%
Calcium 548.3mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 1484.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 46.4%