Linzer Heart Cookies Baking Kit

Dating back to the 15th century, these cookies originally took the form of a pie-like tart featuring a butter almond flour latticework crust and black currant filling. Although it’s certainly a delicious end to any meal, bakers in Linz, Austria thought of an easier and more accessible way to showcase them in their shops around the holidays—as cookies.

Using the same type of dough, Linzer cookies are cut into various shapes like stars, circles, and hearts. They’re baked and then assembled sandwich-style with a berry-based jam (although some people like to use chocolate hazelnut filling too). Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re a fabulous post-meal treat made for sharing.

Here’s the scoop:

Country of origin: Austria
Yields: 12 Cookies
Cook time: 30 minutes active + 90 minutes cooling
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Bāke within: 3 months

What’s included?

• Pre-measured ingredients:
  • Unsalted Butter Powder
  • Granulated Sugar
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Vanilla
  • Almond Flour
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Berry Jam
  • Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter
• Easy to follow instructions
  
• A sweet new tradition

What you’ll need to bring to the table:

• 2 Tbsp. Water
  
• 1 Large Egg
  
• ½ tsp. Salt
  
• 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  
• Plastic Wrap
  
• 2 Large Baking Sheets
  
• 1-inch Round Cookie Cutter
  
• Recommended: Electric or Stand Mixer
• Lots of love

This recipe contains dairy, gluten, and eggs