Linzer Cookies Recipe
These Linzer Cookies are elegant sandwich cookies made with buttery almond dough and filled with sweet raspberry jam. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they're one of the most beautiful cookies you'll ever add to a holiday dessert tray.
Perfect for Christmas, Valentine's Day, weddings, tea parties, and special occasions.
The Origins of Linzer Cookies
Linzer Cookies are inspired by the famous Linzer Torte, a traditional Austrian dessert named after the city of Linz.
The Linzer Torte dates back to the 1600s and is considered one of the world's oldest known cake recipes. Bakers eventually transformed the flavors into smaller sandwich cookies featuring cutout windows that showcase the jam filling.
Today, Linzer Cookies remain a holiday favorite throughout Europe and America.
Why You'll Love These Cookies
- Beautiful bakery-style appearance
- Buttery almond flavor
- Sweet raspberry filling
- Perfect for holidays
- Great for gifting
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- ¾ cup raspberry preserves
Topping
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
Step 1
Whisk together:
- Flour
- Almond flour
- Cinnamon
- Salt
Step 2
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla.
Step 3
Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
Form dough into a disk.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Roll dough to ⅛-inch thickness.
Cut equal numbers of solid cookies and window cookies.
Step 5
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Allow cookies to cool completely.
Step 6
Dust the window cookies with powdered sugar.
Spread raspberry jam on solid cookies.
Top with powdered sugar cookies.
Best Linzer Fillings
- Raspberry Jam
- Strawberry Preserves
- Blackberry Jam
- Cherry Preserves
- Apricot Preserves
What to Serve With Linzer Cookies
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hot Chocolate
- Eggnog
- Holiday Punch
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Refrigerate for longer freshness.
More Holiday Cookies You'll Love
- Thumbprint Cookies
- Snowball Cookies
- Shortbread Cookies
- Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Final Thoughts
These Linzer Cookies are buttery, delicate, and filled with sweet raspberry jam. Their beautiful appearance makes them one of the most impressive cookies on any holiday dessert table.