A party is never complete without these delicious Linzer cookies! This traditional Austrian treat is a cause for celebration.
Just like raindrops on roses or cat whiskers, Linzer cookies are one of my favorite things. And how could you not love them?
These classic cookies are buttery, perfectly crispy, and delicately spiced. What’s more, they come with warm memories of baking with family and friends. You can’t get better than that.
So, prepare a batch of these delicious Linzer cookies and get cozy.
Then, put on a movie like The Sound of Music and create some memories.
What are Linzer cookies?
Even if you’ve never heard the name Linzer before, you’ve probably seen Linzer cookies.
Heck, if you’ve ever been to the Midwest during the holidays, you’ve probably eaten them.
Or maybe you’ve been to a Christmas market in Austria or Germany?
I guarantee you’ve seen Linzer cookies there. Because these delightful little treats come from Austria.
They are a shortbread cookie filled with jam and have a fun cutout in the center.
You often see them with a heart or star-shaped cutout. But any shape will do!
They have a nutty, buttery crust, and they are delicious.
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And they have a long history.
In the 1600s, the recipe was discovered in the cookbook of an Austrian countess.
The original recipe was for a tart-shaped pie. It was made with an almond crust and filled with jam.
Then, in the town of Linz, Austria, the cookies as we know them were created.
Bakers took the pie crust and cut it into fun shapes. Half of the dough would also get a central cutout.
After baking, the whole cookies were spread with jam.
Then, a cutout cookie was placed on top. And that’s how the Linzer cookie was born.
In the 1800s, Austrian and German immigrants brought the recipe to the United States.
They are especially popular in Wisconsin, but you can find them everywhere.
Linzer cookies take a bit of time to make. But every second is worth it because they are so delicious!
And if you make them with family, you’re also creating special memories.
