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    Christmas Linzer Cookies

    Published: Dec 9, 2020 · Modified: Jun 24, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Christmas Linzer Cookies with a hint of vanilla, the best ever jam-filled cookies. Get a big batch ready, and your Christmas party will be a smashing success. Soft, nearly melting in your mouth, buttery, and so flavourful, these Christmas cookies are a great way of getting the kids to bake with you. They are quick and easy to make, and they only need 10 minutes in the oven.

    Overhead shoot of 6 linzer cookies on a white rectangle plate

    Having been brought up in a family that values homemade food and hard work, l simply cannot imagine a big holiday or celebration without lots of preparation in advance.

    Everybody gets to help a bit, and l think everything tastes amazing on the big day more so because you know how much you worked for it. And the reward always exceeds everyone's expectations.

    It's all that excitement and rush that gets you into the holiday spirit. Yes, buying ready-made stuff is fuss free and effortless, but a kitchen filled with the lovely aroma of the freshly-baked goodies is priceless. I become a child again every time l get to bake family-favourite cookies. And what's better than some soft linzer cookies that simply melt in your mouth?

    They are quick and easy to make, and each batch is out of the oven in 10 minutes - the amount listed below can make 2-3 batches depending on the size of the baking tray, but if you need more cookies, simply double up the ingredients, you won't regret, they are just fab!

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    • What are linzer cookies
    • HOW TO MAKE LINZER COOKIES
    Hand holding a half-bitten linzer cookie

    What are linzer cookies

    These linzer cookies are the closest to what the British people call jammie dodgers, or sandwiched cookies filled with (usually red) jam. The linzer cookies originate in Austria, in Linz city, thus their name. The bakers would cut out different shapes, and sandwich together a cutout cookie, and a whole cookie.

    The cookies are rich and buttery, their texture being very similar to the shortbread cookies, as they both use a fair amount of butter to get that gorgeous buttery taste.

    The filling is usually jam, but you can go for any other filing of your choice. My Pumpkin Linzer Cookies are a great way of celebrating Harvest, and are as delicious as the jam ones.

    For my Christmas linzer cookies I used christmassy cookie cutters. If you don't have such cutters, not to worry, just use a glass to cut the bottom cookie, and a plastic water lid to cut the top one, no one will ever know what happened 🙂

    Other popular shapes are hearts, and that would make these cookies very popular for Valentine's Day, so just they can be very seasonal too.

    Close-up shoot of 5 linzer cookies on a white plate

    HOW TO MAKE LINZER COOKIES

    These cookies are the simplest you can make, the longest time they spend is chilling in the fridge, so that the cookies don't spread in the oven if the dough is warm.

    THE DOUGH

    • sift the flour, add the cold cubed butter, and use your fingertips to rub them together until they resemble breadcrumbs
    • add the baking powder, icing sugar, vanilla extract and eggs, and knead well to get a smooth dough that does not stick to the hands

    NOTE! If the dough is still a little tough, add a tablespoon of cold water and knead again.

    • cover the dough in clingfilm, and chill for at least 15 minutes

    CUTTING OUT COOKIES

    • roll the dough using a rolling pin, and use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles - half of the circles will be used for the bottom, the other half can be used for the top, so any shape can be cut into the circle
    • bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 10 minutes, working in batches not to overcrowd the tray
    • leave to cool, then spread jam over the bottom cookies, and sandwich with the cutout cookie
    • dust with icing sugar on top

    The cookies can safely be stored in an air-tight container or a glass jar, they will keep nice and soft for many days, although I find it hard to believe they can last for too long.

    Collage of 6 photos to show how to make linzer cookies

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    Overhead shoot of 6 cookies on a white rectangle plate
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    Christmas Linzer Cookies
    Prep Time
    40 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    1 hr
     

    Christmas Linzer Cookies with a hint of vanilla, the best ever jam-filled cookies. Get a big batch ready, and your Christmas party will be a smashing success. Soft, nearly melting in your mouth, buttery, and so flavourful, these Christmas cookies are a great way of getting the kids to bake with you. They are quick and easy to make, and they only need 10 minutes in the oven. It can be any jam of your choice, and any shape you like, the result is the same amazing sandwiched cookies.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: christmas cookies
    Servings: 15 cookies
    Calories: 256 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 350 g plain flour
    • 160 g butter, unsalted
    • 100 g icing sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • a pinch of salt
    • 1 egg
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 300 g jam
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. In a large bowl, sift the flour, add the icing sugar, baking powder and salt.

    2. Cut the butter into cubes and add it to the bowl, rubbing it with your fingertips until the flour mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
    3. Add the egg, egg yolks, and vanilla extract and gently knead the dough.

    4. Shape it into a ball, cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    5. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. (360 F)

    6. Cut the dough in half, roll the first half with a rolling pin and use the cookie cutters of your choice.

    7. Arrange them on a baking tray lined with non-stick paper and bake for approximately 10 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
    8. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the tray.
    9. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

    10. Once the cookies have cooled down, spread a teaspoon of jam on the round side and sandwich it together with the other side that has the hole in the middle.
    11. Arrange on a plate and dust the cookies with powdered vanilla sugar.
    Recipe Notes
    • If you'd like to see the ingredients listed in cups and ounces, please check the US Customary Link.
    • Also, the amount of ingredients changes depending on the servings, so click on the number listed to change it to the number you prefer.
    Nutrition Facts
    Christmas Linzer Cookies
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 256 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 6g30%
    Cholesterol 60mg20%
    Sodium 89mg4%
    Potassium 83mg2%
    Carbohydrates 39g13%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 16g18%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 317IU6%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 29mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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