How to Make Austrian Jam Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Austrian Jam Cookies, also known as Linzer cookies, are a traditional pastry from Austria that make for a delightful addition to any holiday cookie platter. These sweet and buttery cookies are filled with a generous dollop of fruit jam, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. They are a staple in Austrian baking and are often enjoyed during the Christmas season, but they are delicious all year round.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup chopped almonds
  • 1 cup raspberry jam

Information

  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and egg yolk; mix until fluffy. Stir in the flour, and refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F ( 150 degrees C ). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Measure out the dough by teaspoonfuls, and roll into balls. Dip the balls into chopped almonds and set on the prepared cookie sheet 1 inch apart. With a finger, make an indention in each cookie, fill the indention up with jam using a teaspoon or a pastry bag. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, cookies should be golden brown. Remove from pan after baking to cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    88 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 19mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 20mg