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    Home » Sweet Treats

    Published: Dec 7, 2022 · Modified: Dec 10, 2022 by Yvonne

    Linzer Augen

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    The beloved Linzer cookies, called “Linzer Augen” in Austria, are an obligatory staple during the holiday season. This lighter version of the classic sweet treat will be your fruity new favourite for Christmas.

    linzer cookies on grey background with vintage spoon.
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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
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    • Instructions
    • Filling ideas
    • Tips & Substitutions
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    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Although I’m not a Winter fan, I like the Christmas vibe Vienna gives me during this time. What I’m even more excited about are the delicious and festive cookies. Like these Linzer Augen (transl: linzer eyes), which you may better know as linzer cookies.

    My lighter version of the classic “Linzer Augen” uses almond meal next to spelt flour and skips refined sugar for rich maple syrup. Fill them with the jam of your choice, I especially love apricot, currant or raspberry jam, but any other fruit jam will work. Scroll down for more filling ideas.

    Also, if you want to keep the sugar low in these cookies, opt for natural jam without added sugar and high fruit content. Check the label to see what is in the product. A good rule of thumb is the fewer ingredients, the better!

    closeup of linzer cookies on grey background with confectioners sugar.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • a lighter version of the classic cookie
    • nutty and fruity
    • refined sugar-free
    • customizable
    • crowd-pleaser

    Ingredients

    ingredients for linzer cookies on grey background.
    • Spelt flour
    • Almond meal
    • Butter
    • Maple syrup
    • Egg
    • Vanilla extract
    • Salt
    • Fruit jam

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Equipment

    • rolling pin
    • baking mat or parchment paper
    • cookie cutter (with and without hole)

    Instructions

    Separate the egg white from the egg yolk and set it aside.

    dry ingredients for linzer cookies in metal bowl.

    Mix the spelt flour, almond meal and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

    ingredients for linzer cookie dough in mental bowl.

    Add cold chopped butter, agave syrup, egg yolk and vanilla extract.

    kneaded Linzer Augen dough in metal bowl.

    Crumble the wet and dry ingredients together and knead them into a dough with your hands.

    dough for Linzer Augen in plastic wrap on grey backgorund.

    Wrap the dough into plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for an hour.

    closeup of cut out linzer cookies before baking.

    Take the dough out of the fridge and cut it in half. On a floured surface, roll out one-half around 0,5 cm (0,2”). Sprinkle the rolling pin with flour as you roll to keep the dough on the surface and not stick to the rolling pin.

    Cut out cookies with a cookie cutter. Gather the leftover scraps, knead them together, roll, and repeat the process. Continue with the other half of the dough and cookie cutter. Be sure to work quickly, so the dough won’t get too warm.

    linzer cookies arranged on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Preheat the oven to 180°C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Transfer the first batch of cookies onto the baking sheet and bake them for 8-10 minutes.

    Take the cookies out of the oven and transfer the second batch of cookies onto the baking sheet. Bake for the same time. After baking, let them cool completely.

    linzer cookie base with apricot jam before assembling.

    Once the cookies are cooled, add a dollop of jam to the cookie base.

    linzer cookies with apricot jam on grey background.

    Sprinkle the tops with confectioners sugar and place them on top.

    Filling ideas

    Even though the most classic filling for Linzer Augen in Austria is currant jam or apricot jam, these cookies are also delicious with these fillings:

    • Currant jam (the traditional choice in Austria)
    • Other fruit jams
    • Spiced nut butter
    • Caramel
    • Chocolate hazelnut spread
    • Custard Cream
    • Lemon Curd
    linzer cookies on grey background with vintage spoon and apricot jam.

    Tips & Substitutions

    • Roll and cut with flour – Use more flour when rolling out the dough and assembling the cookies. As soon as the dough sticks to the rolling pin, rub it with flour and roll it again. When cutting out the cookies, dip your cookie cutter into a bowl with flour every now and then. This way, the cookies won’t stick to the cookie cutter.
    • Use other flour - Next to spelt flour, you can use all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour to make these cookies.
    • Switch the sweetener – This recipe uses agave syrup, but it would work with maple syrup. It adds a rich and light caramel flavour to the cookie dough.
    • Bake in portions – When baking the cookies, use multiple baking sheets for a quicker process. After transferring the first baking sheet with cookies to the oven, prepare the next baking sheet to have ready when the first round is done.
    • Let it cool – After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool completely before adding any filling and dusting them with icing sugar.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use other cookie cutters?

    Yes, pick whichever shape you like. I used the classic flower-shaped cookie cutters with a diameter of around 4,5 cm (~1,8 inches). Using significantly bigger cookie cutters would alter the baking time and temperature.

    How do I store these cookies?

    These Linzer cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. This way, they will keep for up to 1 week.

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    closeup of linzer cookies on grey background with confectioners sugar.

    Linzer Augen

    Yvonne
    The beloved Linzer cookies, called “Linzer Augen” in Austria, are an obligatory staple during the holiday season. This lighter version of the classic sweet treat will be your fruity new favourite for Christmas.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Cool time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Austrian
    Servings 30 cookies
    Calories 85 kcal

    Equipment

    • Rolling Pin
    • baking mat or parchment paper
    • baking sheets
    • cookie cutters

    Ingredients
      

    For the dough

    • 150 g spelt flour (1 cup)
    • 100 g almond meal (1 cup)
    • 50 g agave syrup (⅓ cup)
    • 100 g cold butter (7 tbsp)
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • pinch of salt

    For the filling

    • fruit jam (e.g. currant, apricot, raspberry)

    Instructions
     

    • Separate the egg white from the egg yolk and set it aside.
    • Mix the spelt flour, almond meal and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add cold chopped butter, agave syrup, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Crumble the wet and dry ingredients together and knead them into a dough with your hands.
    • Wrap the dough into plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for an hour.
    • Take the dough out of the fridge and cut it in half. On a floured surface, roll out one-half around 0,5 cm (0,2”). Sprinkle the rolling pin with flour as you roll to keep the dough on the surface and not stick to the rolling pin.
    • Cut out cookies with a cookie cutter. Gather the leftover scraps, knead them together, roll, and repeat the process. Continue with the other half of the dough and cookie cutter. Be sure to work quickly, so the dough won’t get too warm.
    • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Transfer the first batch of cookies onto the baking sheet and bake them for 8-10 minutes.
    • Take the cookies out of the oven and transfer the second batch of cookies onto the baking sheet. Bake for the same time. After baking, let them cool completely.
    • Once the cookies are cooled, add a dollop of jam to the cookie base. Sprinkle the tops with confectioners sugar and place them on top.

    Notes

    • Roll and cut with flour – Use more flour when rolling out the dough and assembling the cookies. As soon as the dough sticks to the rolling pin, rub it with flour and roll it again. When cutting out the cookies, dip your cookie cutter into a bowl with flour every now and then. This way, the cookies won’t stick to the cookie cutter.
    • Use other flour - Next to spelt flour, you can use all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour to make these cookies.
    • Switch the sweetener – This recipe uses agave syrup, but it would work with maple syrup. It adds a rich and light caramel flavour to the cookie dough.
    • Bake in portions – When baking the cookies, use multiple baking sheets for a quicker process. After transferring the first baking sheet with cookies to the oven, prepare the next baking sheet to have ready when the first round is done.
    • Let it cool – After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool completely before adding any filling and dusting them with icing sugar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 85kcal
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    Nutritional values are estimates only calculated with the recipe calorie and nutrition calculator provided by verywellfit.com. The author of this website is not a nutritionist nor a doctor. All nutritional data provided in the recipes and correspondent blog posts are for informational purposes only. Do not use the information as nutritional or medical advice.

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