AUSTRIAN COOKIES: LINZER AUGEN
Linzer Augen
In the world of traditional Austrian baking, Linzer Augen cookies stand out as a beloved classic. These delightful treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. With a buttery dough and a sweet jam center, Linzer Augen cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon tea parties. In this article, we will explore the history of these iconic cookies and provide you with an easy-to-follow recipe to recreate them at home.
The story
The History of Linzer Augen CookiesLinzer Augen cookies have a rich history that dates back to the city of Linz in Austria. The name “Linzer Augen” translates to “Linzer Eyes” in English, referring to the cookies’ signature appearance of a small cutout in the center that reveals the jam filling underneath. These cookies have been a staple in Austrian bakeries for centuries, with each baker putting their own unique spin on the classic recipe.
Recipe for Linzer Augen Cookies
Now, let’s dive into the recipe for making your very own batch of Linzer Augen cookies. Here is a simple and delicious recipe that will have you savoring these Austrian treats in no time.
Servings: 30 Cookies
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
- 600 gr Flour
- 400 gr Butter
- 2 Egg yolks
- 200 gr Caster sugar
- 1 Pinch of lemon zest
- 1 Pinch of salt
Directions
- Place the flour on the work surface and work in the chopped butter.
- Then add the egg yolks, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt and lemon zest and quickly work into a smooth dough. Wrap the dough in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for 1 hour
- In the meantime, preheat the oven to 180° C, top/bottom heat
- Now knead the dough well again, roll out to a thickness of approx. 3 mm and cut out tops with holes and bottoms without holes for the Linzer eyes. It is easier to knead and roll out the dough if you cut it in half.
- Place the cut-out cookies on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for approx. 10 minutes.
- Finally, spread the baked cookies with jam (or apply with a piping bag) and assemble one part without a hole and one part with a hole.
- The finished Linzer eyes can be sprinkled with powdered sugar. The powdered sugar should be sprinkled on before the cookies are assembled so that the jam is still visible.
Notes
You can cut out the cookies with one or three holes as desired.
The dough is easy to roll out if you cover it with cling film.
If you are baking lots of cookies in a row, leave the baking tray to cool in between, otherwise the dough will flow apart.
The dough mixture makes approx. 30 Linzer eyes
The dough is easy to roll out if you cover it with cling film.
If you are baking lots of cookies in a row, leave the baking tray to cool in between, otherwise the dough will flow apart.
The dough mixture makes approx. 30 Linzer eyes
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g
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