Name: Linzer cookies with caramel cream: delicate Christmas cookies that will enchant
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 35
Ingredients: 280 g plain flour; 100 g powdered sugar; 200 g cold butter; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 20 g cocoa; 2 egg yolks; 80 g egg whites (approx. 2 larger egg whites); 100 g granulated sugar; a pinch of salt; 200 g softened butter; 1⁄2 can of caramel Salko (about 200 g)

Preparation procedure

Dough preparation Work the flour, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, cocoa and butter by hand into a crumbly mixture. Add the yolks and work into a smooth, non-sticky dough. Shape into a disk, wrap in cling film and let rest overnight in the refrigerator so the dough develops the right texture.
Cutting out Divide the dough into two parts, roll each out to a sheet about 3–4 mm thick. Cut out circles or other shapes, and in half of them cut a small hole in the center. Transfer onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
Baking Bake in a preheated oven at 170 °C for 10–15 minutes. Watch the edges – as soon as they begin to lightly brown, the cookies are done. Let the cookies cool on the sheet. Then store in a tin and let rest for 2–3 days so they soften.
Caramel cream Heat the egg whites, sugar and a pinch of salt over a bain-marie, stirring constantly, until they reach 71 °C. Pour the warm mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk until stiff and completely cooled. Gradually beat in the softened butter. Finally fold in the caramel Salko – the cream should be smooth and fluffy.
Assembling the cookies Put the cream into a piping bag and apply it to the bottom (solid) cookie. Place the top cookie with the hole on top and press gently. Let set in the fridge.

Quick recipe information

Number of pieces: approx. 35–40 sandwiched cookies

Preparation time (active work): 45–60 minutes

Dough resting time: overnight

Baking time: 10–15 minutes

Storage

A Linzer cookie is best after 2–3 days of resting in the cold, when it softens nicely and reaches its perfect consistency. Store them in an airtight container in a cooler room or in the refrigerator.

Linzer cookies with caramel cream: delicate Christmas cookies that will enchant recept

For 35 portions

Ingredients

Dough:

Caramel cream:

Preparation procedure

Quick recipe information

Storage

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