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Linzer Cookies

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Linzer Cookies are delicate, buttery sandwich cookies made with almond flour and filled with sweet fruit preserves. A festive twist on the traditional Austrian Linzertorte, these cookies feature a signature cutout that reveals the jewel-like jam center—perfect for holidays and gifting.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond flour (or finely ground blanched almonds)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam (or other fruit preserves)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Stir in the almond flour, then add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
  7. Cut out cookies using a round or fluted cutter. Cut a smaller shape in the center of half the cookies to make the tops.
  8. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Dust the top (cutout) cookies with powdered sugar. Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of jam on the bottom cookies, then sandwich with the sugar-dusted tops.

Notes

Use seedless jam for a smoother texture and cleaner appearance.Chill the dough thoroughly to make rolling and cutting easier.Assemble cookies shortly before serving to keep them crisp.Use parchment paper between cookies when freezing.Almond flour adds traditional flavor, but can be substituted with hazelnut flour or omitted.

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