I was always fascinated by these cookies. Earlier I thought of making thumbprint cookies but, thankfully, ended up making these. These are so cute & look absolutely wonderful with all my Christmas decorations. While growing up, I used to enjoy cookies that had jam in them. We used to eat the jam first and then the cookies. I’m trying to recreate those memories with my 5-year old with some home-cooked treats.
WHAT IS LINZER COOKIE?
These cute and amazing Linzer Cookies originated from Austria. These are basically shortbread cookies that are made by sandwiching jam between two baked cookies. Because of their amazing flavor, they are now widely popular.
LINZER COOKIE INGREDIENTS
FLOUR: You can use any flour, I have used almond flour & all-purpose flour in the recipe. To make it gluten-free, you can use almond flour, oats flour, etc. You can also add roasted nuts flour to the recipe. SWEETENER: You can add sugar or agave syrup or maple syrup. I love adding some powdered sugar and ¼ cup of Agave Syrup. BUTTER/OIL: You can add butter or oil to the recipe. Butter surely gives a richer flavor. If you want to make vegan Linzer Cookies, then you can either add Vegan Butter or some Olive Oil. JAM: You can add any jam of your choice like strawberry, peach, raspberry, etc. You can add a store-bought jam or you can also make it at home using easy to follow instructions.
TIPS TO REMEMBER
HOW TO MAKE EGGLESS LINZER COOKIES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dow we need special cutter to make Linzer Cookies?
Any usual cookies cutter will work to shape Linzer cookies. Though there are many varieties of cookie cutter available which can transform these cookies into something prettier.
How to store Linzer Cookies?
After baking when they reach room temperature then you can store them in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Also if you can’t make cookies right away, you can also store the dough in the refrigerator for 2 days. When making the cookies, leave the dough at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
What can be used instead of Almond Flour?
You can roast some almonds and later grind them finely. Or you can use walnut powder or oats flour too in the recipe. And you can also increase or decrease the quantities as needed.
What can be used as Stuffing?
You can use any Jam as a stuffing in Linzer Cookies. I have used raspberry & ginger jam in the recipe. You can also use nutella, lemon curd, chocolate filling, etc.
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