dairy

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Linzer Cookies

Name: Linzer Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 300 g all-purpose flour; 200 g cold unsalted butter; 100 g powdered sugar; 2 large egg yolks; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.25 tsp salt; 150 g raspberry or redcurrant jam; 25 g powdered sugar for dusting

Difficulty

easy

Time

1h 45m

Price Category

average

Calories

Very High

Linzer Cookies, also known as Linzerkarika, are a classic Austrian-Hungarian pastry, especially popular during the festive season. They are made from a tender, buttery shortbread dough, baked in two layers, and then filled with delicious jam. The top is dusted with powdered sugar, making them not only tasty but also a beautiful sight. This recipe is guaranteed to bring a festive mood to your kitchen.

ingredients

24 Servings

300 g all-purpose flour200 g cold unsalted butter100 g powdered sugar2 large egg yolks1 tsp lemon zest1 tsp vanilla extract0.3 tsp salt150 g raspberry or redcurrant jam25 g powdered sugar for dusting

Steps

Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, then quickly knead to form a smooth dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.

Shape and Bake

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 3 mm (1/8 inch) thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles. For half of the circles, use a smaller cutter (like a star or smaller circle) to cut out the center. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Assemble the Cookies

Once the cookies are completely cool, dust the cookies with the cut-out centers with powdered sugar. Spread a thin layer of jam on the solid bottom cookies, then carefully place the powdered sugar-dusted, cut-out cookies on top. Let them sit for a short while for the jam to set slightly.

Extra Tips

► Do not overwork the dough, as this will make the cookies tough. Work it just until it comes together.

► Chilling the dough is crucial for easy handling and to help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.

► Use a good quality, thick jam that won't run out of the cookies.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 40g / 1.4 oz
Calories	450 kcal	180 kcal
Protein	5g	2g
Fat	25g	10g
Carbohydrate	50g	20g
Fiber	2g	1g
Sugar	25g	10g

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