Poppy Seed Linzer Cookies
Easter has always been a season of festivity, joy and delicious indulgence. It's a time when communities come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and enjoy an array of traditions that bring a sense of wonder and excitement. From the thrill of egg hunts to the charm of egg tapping contests, Easter activities have a way of sparking happiness across all ages. The art of decorating eggs with intricate patterns and vibrant colors showcases creativity at its finest. And let's not forget the beloved tradition of baking, where families gather to whip up delightful treats that capture the essence of Easter.
Speaking of treats, we've tried many cookie recipes over the years, but just a few compare to the delicate charm of Linzer cookies during Easter. These cookies, with their brittle and crisp texture, embody the elegance and lightness of the season. Their intricate design, paired with a hint of sweetness, makes them the perfect complement to the holiday's vibrant celebrations.
Linzer cookies are inspired by the traditional Viennese Linzer torte, which is famous for its brittle crust and lattice design topped with jam. In cookie form, the Linzer recipe becomes a buttery, jam-filled delight that is both visually stunning and incredibly satisfying. Each cookie is like a little masterpiece—a sandwich of buttery goodness, with a vibrant layer of jam peeking through a cutout design.
Are you ready to dive into the kitchen and create some magic? Here's the recipe to get you started.
With a mixer beat cubed room temperature butter with icing sugar and an egg yolk for 2 minutes.
Add flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, a pinch of salt, vanilla extract and lemon peel, then with a spatula fold into a dough.
Wrap the dough in plastic foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough into 3 mm thickness between 2 baking papers, then cut into shapes and cut holes in half of them. Spread the biscuits over a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/356°F for 12 minutes, then leave them to cool down.
On the whole biscuits put a teaspoon of jam on each one and press the biscuits with holes on top.
Poppy Seed Linzer Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- With a mixer beat diced room temperature butter with icing sugar and an egg yolk for 2 minutes.
- Add flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, a pinch of salt, vanilla extract and lemon peel, then with a spatula fold into a dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into 3 mm thickness between 2 baking papers, then cut into shapes and cut holes in half of them. Spread the biscuits over a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 12 minutes, then leave them to cool down.
- On the whole biscuits put a teaspoon of jam on each one and press the biscuits with holes on top.
