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

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.

Question 5

WHAT IS THE BEST JAM FOR LINZER COOKIES (PREMADE)?

Accepted Answer

My preference for store-bought jams is Polaner or Bonne Maman. Preserves or jams are my favorite since they typically have the fewest ingredients and use real fruit with lots of chunks!

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