Linzer cookies come from the Linzer cake from the Austrian city of Linz, documented since 1653 as the oldest cake in the world. Their red jam window makes them a Central European Christmas icon. They are elegant cookies from Viennese cafes and Advent markets.
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linzer cookies
Austrian linzer cookies with almond, raspberry jam and decorative window.
- Austria
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- medium
35 min
Tiempo de Preparación
18
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 125 kcal
- Protein 2 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 16 g
- Fat 6 g
- Sodium 35 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Linzer cookies are an Austrian preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 47 minutes in total (35 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g of wheat flour.
- Have ready: 100 g of ground almonds.
- Have ready: 100 g of cold butter.
- Have ready: 80 g of powdered sugar.
- Have ready: 1 egg.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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mix flour
Mix flour, almonds, sugar, cinnamon and salt; incorporate butter until crumbs. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Add egg
Add egg, yolk and zest; form a disc and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 175 C
Preheat oven to 175 C. Stretch and cut circles; cut window in half. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned; cool
Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned; cool. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Sprinkle window cookies with powdered sugar
Sprinkle window cookies with powdered sugar.
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Spread base with jam and cover with perforated lid by pressing…
Spread base with jam and cover with perforated lid, pressing gently.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with blackcurrant jam.
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