Have you heard of Rolled Linzer Cookies? They are delicious spiced bites made with hazelnut flour and blueberry jam and decorated with almonds. It is a variation of the classic Linzer Torte. This dessert takes its name from the Austrian city of Linz, it is considered one of the oldest in the world and there are many variations, like these delightful cookies that you absolutely must try! Linzer cookies are also perfect to serve with tea or to give as a Christmas gift.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 20
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
- Energy 213.67 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 24.14 (g) of which sugars 14.84 (g)
- Proteins 2.75 (g)
- Fat 12.19 (g) of which saturated 4.15 (g)of which unsaturated 2.31 (g)
- Fibers 0.91 (g)
- Sodium 9.64 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups hazelnut flour (or almonds)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1 egg
- to taste ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups blueberry jam
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp milk
- to taste egg
How to Make Rolled Linzer Cookies
In a bowl, combine the hazelnut flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, grated lemon zest, and cinnamon.
Finally, add the butter cut into pieces and the egg, start kneading everything by hand.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and then form a smooth and soft dough, let it rest covered with plastic wrap for an hour in the refrigerator or 30 minutes in the freezer.
After the resting time, divide the dough into two equal parts and with the help of parchment paper roll them into two rectangles, about 1/2 inch high, then spread the jam on them.
Roll them starting from the longer side of the rectangle, making sure to seal the edges well, then let them rest in the freezer for 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Cut with a smooth blade knife, making the cookies. Arrange them well spaced on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk and brush the surface with a brush, then decorate with the almond slices.
Bake your rolled cookies at 355°F in static mode until golden brown, which will happen in about 12-15 minutes.
Storage and Tips
Rolled Linzer Cookies can be stored in a tin box for several days. They can also be frozen. If you can’t find hazelnut flour, you can blend hazelnuts in a mixer with a tablespoon of sugar taken from the dough ingredients.
FAQ
How was the Linzer Torte created?
The Linzer Torte is an Austrian cake typical of the city of Linz. It is a shortcrust pastry tart enriched with hazelnuts or almonds, filled with red currant jam, and decorated with lattice strips of dough. The Linzer Torte is considered one of the world’s oldest cakes, with a recipe dating back to at least the 17th century. It is a very fragrant and flavorful cake, ideal for serving at breakfast or as a snack, accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee.
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