Linzer Cookies

Linzer Cookies are delicate, buttery shortbread-style cookies originating from Austria, inspired by the famous Linzer Torte. They are typically made with a dough containing ground nuts (like almonds or hazelnuts), flour, butter, and sugar, often flavored with cinnamon or lemon zest, and traditionally filled with a tart fruit jam such as raspberry or redcurrant.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are high in carbohydrates and fat due to their butter and sugar content, with a moderate amount of protein from the nuts and flour. A single cookie can range from 100 to 150 calories, providing quick energy but limited essential vitamins or minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	180 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Calcium	35 mg
Potassium	110 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin E	0.8 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.8 mg
Magnesium	12 mg

Per 3 cookies (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they are a festive treat, especially popular during Christmas, and their sandwich design with a cutout top is iconic. Nutritionally, the inclusion of nuts adds a source of healthy fats and a bit of fiber, distinguishing them from plain sugar cookies.