Lemon Oat Linzer Cookies

For rustic texture lovers. Oats add crunch and a nutty flavor, absorbing the butter and toasting to golden perfection, contrasting with the soft lemon jam.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Modern Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Food processor
  • Rolling pin
  • Cutters

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Mix flour, oats, sugar, baking powder.

Tip: Pulse oats if too large.
2

Cut in butter, add egg, juice, zest. Knead.

Tip: Oats soak up moisture; add drops of water if crumbly.
3

Chill 30 mins.

Tip: Oats need time to hydrate.
4

Roll, cut, bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 mins.

Tip: Rustic look is desired.
5

Sandwich with jam.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use whole oats?
Pulse them briefly; whole flakes make cutting shapes difficult.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Quick Oats (or pulsed rolled oats)
  • 2/3 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 2/3 cup Cold Butter
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 piece Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Jam or Curd
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 cup Sugar for dusting