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Classic Linzer Cookies
Traditional dish · Austrian
Traditional Linzer cookies are a delightful Austrian pastry, featuring a rich, nutty shortbread-like dough flavored with lemon zest and cinnamon, sandwiched with a sweet fruit preserve, typically red currant or apricot. They are known for their distinctive lattice or cutout top, revealing the jam beneath.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour2 cups
- almonds, finely ground1 cup
- unsalted butter, softened1 cup
- granulated sugar3/4 cup
- egg yolk1 large
- lemon zest1 teaspoon
- ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon
- salt1/4 teaspoon
- red currant jelly or apricot jam1/2 cup
- powdered sugar, for dusting2 tablespoons
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 2
Beat in the egg yolk and lemon zest until well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, and salt.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a dough. Do not overmix.
- 5
Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes (e.g., circles, stars). For half the cookies, cut a smaller shape out of the center (e.g., a smaller star or circle) to create a window.
- 8
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- 9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Once cooled, spread jam or jelly onto the solid cookies. Top with the cookies that have the center cut out. Gently press together.
- 11
Dust the finished Linzer cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
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