Christmas Linzer Cookies

Name: Christmas Linzer Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 43 min
Cuisine: Austria
Ingredients: 250 g of flour; 150 g of unsalted butter; 100 g of granulated sugar; 1 eggs; zest of lemons; 1 tsp of cinnamon (ground); 1/2 tsp of almond flour; 1 pinch of salt; jam (for filling); powdered sugar

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These shortbread cookies are sandwiched with jam, with the top cookie cut out in the center. 🍓 The optional powdered sugar is sprinkled on at the end. They keep for 1 week.

Total time: 43 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 13 min
Rest: 1 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.29

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

90kcal

Protein1 g4%
Carbs10 g45%
Fat5 g51%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🎄🍪 For an even more festive look, decorate the cookies with gold or silver edible glitter. You can also use red berry jams for a contrast of colors and flavors. ✨🎁

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Very good. Raw dough or baked cookies, up to 3 months in freezer bags.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keep 5 to 7 days max in an airtight container at room temperature.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The dough can be made the day before and keeps wrapped in plastic in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. The cookies are eaten at room temperature. Avoid reheating (dries them out).

Variations

Fill with raspberry, apricot or red currant jam.
Replace the jam with chocolate ganache.
Add a pinch of ginger or cardamom to the dough.

Mistakes to avoid

Rolling out the dough while it is warm: it sticks. Chill it for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Rolling it too thick: the cookies turn hard. Aim for 3 to 4 mm.
Assembling the cookies while warm: the jam runs. Wait until they are cold.

Frequently asked questions

Which jam should I choose for Linzer cookies?

A jam with a firm texture that isn't too runny, such as raspberry, apricot or red currant. A jam that is too fluid would run during assembly. If needed, simmer it for a few minutes over low heat to reduce it before spreading.

How do I cut out the center of the top cookies?

After cutting the shape with the cookie cutter, use a small cutter or the top of a piping tip to remove the center from half of the cookies. The jam will then show through like a little window.

Why let the dough rest?

Resting for an hour in the refrigerator firms up the butter and relaxes the dough: it is easier to roll out and cut, and the cookies hold their shape better when baked. Lightly flour the work surface.

When should I dust with powdered sugar?

Once the cookies have cooled and been sandwiched with jam, or on the top cookies before assembling. The powdered sugar is optional, but it gives the cookies a frosted look that is very pretty at Christmas.