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Heart shaped walnut linzer cookies
Tender walnut shortbread sandwich cookies

Walnut Linzer Cookies with Jam

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
Linzer dough is the king of shortcrust pastries. Walnuts add extra richness and oil content, making these cookies incredibly tender. The secret lies in cold ingredients—fat coats the flour, preventing gluten formation for that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 12 mins
🍽️ Servings 20 servings
🔥 Calories 165 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Linzer Cookie Cutters
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nut (Walnut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Whisk dry ingredients (flour, walnuts, sugar, salt, baking powder, zest) together.

Tip: Always use fresh walnuts; old nuts can spoil the flavor.
2 ✓

Cut in cold butter, then add the yolk and knead quickly.

Tip: Work fast to keep the butter from melting from your body heat.
3 ✓

Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Tip: Resting makes the dough easier to handle.
4 ✓

Roll thin, cut out shapes (tops with holes, bottoms whole), and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes. Keep them pale!

Tip: Linzer cookies should barely change color. If they brown, the walnuts may taste bitter.
5 ✓

Cool, sandwich with jam, and dust with sugar.

Tip: The cookies will soften by the next day as they absorb moisture from the jam.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the dough break when rolling?
It's either too cold or has too much flour. Let it sit on the counter for a few minutes to acclimate.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Ground Walnuts
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 14 tbsp Butter (cold)
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2/3 cup Apricot or Raspberry Jam
  • 2 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar (dusting)