Linzer Augen Cookies
Delicate Linzer Augen Cookies feature buttery shortbread with jam-filled centers and cut-out tops, perfect for tea parties or festive occasions, offering a sweet almond-flavored treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and beat well.
- Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla.
- Stir in sifted all-purpose flour and salt until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out rounds using a 1 3/4-inch round cutter.
- Cut 24 full rounds and 24 rounds with small holes in the center.
- Bake on a lightly greased sheet for 8 minutes until edges are golden.
- Spread jam on the flat side of a whole cookie, then top with a cut-out cookie to make a sandwich.
- Dust the assembled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
588
kcal
29% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).