Linzer Augen

  • Classics
  • Vegetarian
  • Sweet
  • dessert

Linzer Cookies, or Linzer Eyes, are one of the most famous and traditional biscuits in Austria.

Method

  • Preparation time: 40 min
  • 25 pieces
Step 1

Cut the cold butter into small pieces and quickly crumble with the flour.

Step 2

Add sugar, egg, vanilla sugar, and grated lemon peel and mix into a smooth dough. Allow to cool or at least rest for half an hour.

Step 3

Then, roll out the dough about 3 mm / 0.1 inch thick and cut the slices with a serrated cutter. Cut holes into half of the slices (use a special cutter or small biscuit cutter).

Step 4

Place the slices on the baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C / 392°F for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

Step 5

After baking, coat the bottoms with jam, place the tops, and sprinkle with icing sugar.

Tip: Like all biscuits made from short pastry, Linzer Eyes require a storage time of approximately 14 days until they are tender. It is recommended to store them in sealed metal boxes.

Ingredients
For the Linzer Cookies

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