What are the ingredients in linzer cookies?
Linzer cookies are made with flour, butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. They also contain almond flour, which produces a delicate texture, and feature a preserve filling. They’re popular at Christmastime, but can be eaten any time of year.
Where do linzer cookies originate?
Linzer cookies are traditionally an Austrian treat, but the recipe has been adapted over time they’re now very popular in the US, too.
How long do linzer cookies last?
These cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to six days, but are best when eaten within three days.
What can I use for the filling?
Any preserve makes a delicious centrepiece in these light cookies. Try using apricot or raspberry jam, or zingy lemon curd. You could even fill them with chocolate spread if you like, and mix cinnamon into the icing sugar dusting for a different flavour profile.
Tips for making linzer cookies:
- Chill the dough before baking to make it easier to work with. This also helps control the cookies as they spread during baking, so they retain their shape better
- Try using a variety of festive cutters for different cookie designs
- Make sure the butter is fully incorporated when you rub it into the flour – this will help the cookies rise evenly
- If the cookie dough is sticking to your work surface, try rolling it out between two sheets of baking parchment instead
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