Linzer cookies- buttery, nutty, and tender cookies sandwiched between tart raspberry jam, a classic Austrian Christmas treat!
As promised in my Thumbprint cookie post, I have a couple of more cookies to share with y’all. For today, it is this eggless Linzer cookie recipe. I have been meaning to make these for a long time, and yet never got around to trying them. In fact, I got these Wilton Linzer cookie cutters last year from Walmart after the Christmas sale, and since then it’s just been lying around. Every time I’d remove a baking tray or a pan, or cupcake liners, and these cutters would just stare at me, begging to be used.
I tried the recipe that came on the cover of these cutters, which had eggs. And then I tried making them again without the eggs, and frankly, the difference is negligible. So, I decided to skip the eggs altogether.
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WHAT IS A LINZER COOKIE?
Linzer sablés/Linzer Augen or “Linzer eyes” are a cookie-sized version of the classic Austrian dessert Linzer Torte, a tart that consists of a short, crumbly crust made of flour, unsalted butter, egg yolks, lemon zest, cinnamon, and lemon juice, and ground nuts, usually hazelnuts, but even walnuts or almonds are used. Traditionally the torte is filled with black currant preserves, though redcurrant jam, plum butter, raspberry, or apricot jam is also used. It is topped with a thin dough in a criss-cross pattern to create a lattice. {Sourec-Wiki)
So in short, Linzer cookies use the same recipe as Linzer Torte but are presented in a cookie form.
AUSTRIAN LINZER COOKIES
Linzer cookies do require a little bit of patience, as the dough needs to be rolled and then cut out, but the resultant cookies will surely please you. It is worth all that time and effort.
The Linzer cookie dough recipe uses,
- Flour
- Sugar
- Butter
- Almond flour/meal
- And almond extract
For vegan Linzer cookies, swap the butter with vegan butter.
This is almost like a shortbread Linzer cookie, with the addition of almond flour. For a fun twist from the traditional look of the jam peeking through the cut-out, make Linzer thumbprint cookies instead. That will save you the time from rolling out the dough. Make 1-inch balls from the Linzer cookie dough and make an indentation in the middle of the dough ball with your thumb or the back of 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon and fill it with your favorite jam, before or after baking. The best of both cookies 😀
And hey, before you know it, Valentine’s will be here, you could make some Linzer heart cookies. Fill them with the traditional raspberry jam or Nutella to make Nutella Linzer cookies. Either way, I think these heart-shaped Linzer cookies would make an adorable and cute edible gift to your loved ones 🙂
HOW TO STORE LINZER COOKIES?
Store the cookies in a single layer with wax paper or parchment paper in between each layer. The jam will soften the cookies a little, they sort of turn soft and chewy which is still good nonetheless.
If you like your cookies crisp, fill in the jam and sandwich the cookies just before serving.
CAN YOU FREEZE LINZER COOKIES?
Yes, you can definitely freeze these almond Linzer cookies in an airtight container for up to three months. Follow the instructions I’ve mentioned in this thumbprint cookies post.
You may freeze the cookies without the jam. When you are ready to serve, let the cookies come to room temperature, and then add the jam and sandwich the cookies.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE EASY EGGLESS COOKIE RECIPES
- Eggless Bourbon biscuits
- Eggless badam pista biscuits, Karachi bakery style
- Coconut cookies
- Nankhatai (Indian shortbread cookies)
- Swedish Thumbprint cookies
While you can easily buy Linzer cookies, I’d say make them instead. You’d whip up more cookies at home in the same amount of money that you’d spend on buying them. A little bit of patience and you will be rewarded with happy smiles and lots of love 🙂
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE EGGLESS LINZER COOKIES | LINZER BISCUITS | RASPBERRY LINZER COOKIES
1.In a small bowl, combine flour, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk well to combine the dry ingredients.
2.In the bowl of your stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and confectioner’s sugar, until light and fluffy, scraping the bowl as needed. You may use a hand mixer or a hand whisk too.
3.Add the almond extract and continue beating for another 30 seconds.
4.Switch to the lowest speed and add the dry ingredients, mix just until combined.
5.Gather the dough into two discs, flatten it out to about 1 inch in thickness. Wrap in a plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about 2 hours on until firm enough to roll out.
6.Prehet the oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C. Line a baking tray with Silpat or parchment paper. Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator and let it stand for about 10 minutes. Place the cookie dough between two parchment papers, and roll to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7.Cut the dough with 3 inch round cutter and transfer to a baking tray.
8.Roll out the other dough and make cutouts with the 3 inch round cutter with insert, transfer to a second baking sheet.
9.Form scraps into a disc, chill for another 30 minutes and reroll.
10.Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
11.Dust powdered sugar on cookies with cut-outs.
12.Spread about 1 teaspoon of jam on the bottom halves of the cookies.
13.Sandwich both the cookies by pressing them gently.
NOTE
- You may reduce the sugar to 3/4 cup for less sweet cookies.
HOW TO MAKE LINZER COOKIES | LINZER SANDWICH COOKIES?
Linzer Cookies Recipe {Eggless} | Linzer Augen Recipe
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
- 2 cups / 10 oz / 285 grams all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- 1/2 cup / 1.6 oz / 48 grams almond flour/meal
- 1 cup / 8 oz / 225 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup / 5 oz / 140 grams confectioner's/powdered/icing sugar*, plus more for dusting the cookies
- 1/2 tsp almond extract, or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam, seedless preferably
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine flour, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk well to combine the dry ingredients.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and confectioner's sugar, until light and fluffy, scraping the bowl as needed. You may use a hand mixer or a hand whisk too.
- Add the almond extract and continue beating for another 30 seconds.
- Switch to the lowest speed and add the dry ingredients, mix just until combined.
- Gather the dough into two discs, flatten it out to about 1 inch in thickness. Wrap in a plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about 2 hours on until firm enough to roll out.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C. Line a baking tray with Silpat or parchment paper. Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator and let it stand for about 10 minutes. Place the cookie dough between two parchment papers, and roll to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough with 3 inch round cutter and transfer to a baking tray.
- Roll out the other dough and make cutouts with the 3 inch round cutter with insert, transfer to a second baking sheet. Form scraps into a disc, chill for another 30 minutes and reroll.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet from the oven, let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
- Dust powdered sugar on cookies with cut-outs.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of jam on the bottom halves of the cookies.
- Sandwich both the cookies by pressing them gently.
Notes
- Recipe slightly adapted from Wilton Linzer cookie recipe
- You may reduce the sugar to 3/4 cup for less sweet cookies.
Did you enjoy this easy Linzer cookie recipe? Do share your feedback with me if you try it out. I’d love to know how it went! You can write to me at [email protected]
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Regards,
Freda
Mama Llama says
Easy to follow recipe and perfect directions!! Turned out amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Freda Dias says
I’m happy to hear that it turned out amazing! Appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us, thanks so much 😊
Kausar Balbale says
Hi,
My child is allergic to eggs and nuts.. she has seen this picture and is after me to make these.. You think I can skip almond flour and use regular flour instead? Will I have to add anything extra if I am not adding almond flour?
Freda Dias says
Hi Kausar! Yes can use regular flour instead. If the dough seems too dry, add a teaspoon of milk at a time. Do share your feedback if you happen to try this.
Erin says
I made these and everyone who tried them was completely in love. Even using vegan butter they taste so rich and came out perfectly. Thanks for the recipe!
Freda Dias says
Hi Erin! I’m so happy to know everyone loved it 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and sharing your feedback! Happy Holidays 🙂
Pavani says
Cookies looks so cute and irresistible. Lovely clicks and presented.Thanks for sharing.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Pavani 🙂
Jagruti Dhanecha says
These cookies look delectable, adorable yes adorable, a perfect treat to celebrate the season of baking. You have just done a fantastic job 🙂
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Jagruti 🙂
Swati says
These are prettiest of all the cookies and perfect for Christmas!! Loved the click!! Just wow!!
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Swati 🙂
Preethi says
These cookies look absolutely beautiful! I feel like grabbing some from the screen and eating it right away! Do you know if I can make the same recipe with vegan butter? If so I would love to try it!
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Preethi! Yes it should definitely work 🙂
Lathiya says
These are are gorgeous cookies to bake…perfect treat for kids and grownups equally…you nailed it
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Lathiya:)
Mayuri Patel says
Cookies look so festive, just the right season to enjoy them. Have these cookies on my list like forever. Tempted to bake them soon.
Freda Dias says
Thanks so much! You definitely should too 🙂
Maria says
Linzer cookies are really the most in demand for Christmas and the prettiest looking of all! I’ve seen a few recipes doing rounds on internet but I really like your easy to follow step by step instructions. And the clicks are to die for!
Freda Dias says
Thanks so much, Maria:) Yes tell me about it, I’m glad I finally made them this year 😀
Lata Lala says
What a fabulous looking linzer cookies. They look so pretty. I am sure these are crowd pleaser and perfect for upcoming festivities.
Freda Dias says
Thanks so much, Lata 🙂
Vanitha Bhat says
Perfect Freda!! These cookies have been on my to-do list for ages; just needed to get the cookie set! Now I know where to get the perfect recipe with all the tips to make these gorgeous beauties! Fabulous!
Freda Dias says
Thanks so much! This is the best time to pick up these cutters, you will spot them everywhere 🙂
amrita roy says
With red jam inside and dusted sugar powder makes the red and white theme so prominent for coming Christmas…They are truly Christmas goodies
Freda Dias says
Absolutely! Thanks a lot 🙂
Jolly says
Oh my my this cookies looks absolutely beautiful and delectable. Very cute and kids will be so thrilled to have this for snack! Perfect for this season.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Jolly:)
Priya Suresh says
Pretty cookies there, how gorgeous and prefect those cookies look. Fabulous christmas treat to give a try without any fail. You have nailed them prefectly.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Priya!
Antonet Roajer says
Adorable Cookies!!
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Antonet:)
Mimi says
Oh my goodness! These are the prettiest cookies ever! There is no way in hell I’d attempt these – I’m just not patient enough to do such baking. But wow, you’re talented!
Freda Dias says
Thanks a lot 🙂
Lynn Swisher-Mansour says
So pretty!
Freda Dias says
Thanks so much, Lynn 🙂