Question 1

WHY ARE THEY CALLED LINZER COOKIES?

Accepted Answer

Linzer cookies are named after the Linzer torte, which is a pastry traditionally made with shortbread, nuts, and fruit spread with a lattice pattern on top. The name "Linzer" comes from Linz, Austria where the Linzer torte was invented.

Question 2

WHAT COUNTRY ARE LINZER COOKIES FROM?

Accepted Answer

Linzer cookies are from Linz, Austria. That is where they get their name, too!

Question 3

CAN I MAKE LINZER COOKIES AHEAD OF TIME?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. You can make the cookie dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days before baking it. You can also make the raspberry jam ahead of time and have all of the components ready for the day you want to serve them.

Question 4

DO LINZER COOKIES FREEZE WELL?

Accepted Answer

Yes! However, I recommend freezing them just as cookies without the jam in the middle. When you are ready to serve, assemble them with the jam. Or, you can freeze just the cookie dough for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight when you are ready to bake.

Question 5

CAN I FILL LINZER COOKIES WITH ANY FILLING?

Accepted Answer

Basically, yes! Traditionally, Linzer cookies are filled with a fruit filling like raspberry or apricot jam. But there are no rules around what fillings you can put into a Linzer cookie. You can try everything from cookie butter and Nutella to citrus curds to your favorite fruity jam.

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