Poppy Linzer cookies: perfectly crumbly and tender holiday pastry

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Poppy Linzer cookies: perfectly crumbly and tender holiday pastry recept

Name: Poppy Linzer cookies: perfectly crumbly and tender holiday pastry
Prep time: 110 min
Cook time: 110 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 350 g all-purpose flour; 120 g powdered sugar; 250 g cold butter; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 4 tablespoons whole unground poppy seeds; favorite jam (currant, strawberry, rosehip or plum); powdered sugar for dusting

Easy to prepare
1 serving
110 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

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Linzer cookies are a beloved classic, but this poppy variant brings an interesting flavor twist. Whole, unground poppy seeds are added to the dough in the form of whole unground poppy seeds, which give a delicate nutty aroma, crunch and a beautiful appearance. With proper handling of the dough, the cookies remain airy, soft and even tastier once sandwiched with jam.

For 1 serving

Ingredients

Dough:

350 g all-purpose flour
120 g powdered sugar
250 g cold butter
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 tablespoons whole unground poppy seeds

For assembling and finishing:

favorite jam (currant, strawberry, rosehip or plum)
powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough Sift the flour and powdered sugar into a bowl. Add the egg yolks, lemon zest, cold butter (grated or cut into pieces) and the whole poppy seeds. Quickly work into a uniform dough – do not overwork, otherwise it will become brittle and crumbly when baked.
Resting Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in cling film and let chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Shaping Let the dough come to room temperature briefly, place it between two sheets of baking paper and roll out to a thickness of 4–5 mm. Use cookie cutters to create your favorite shapes.
Baking Transfer the cookies to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C for about 10 minutes. As soon as they begin to lightly brown, remove from the oven and let cool.
Assembling and finishing Sandwich the cooled shapes with jam – always join two identical halves together. Dust with powdered sugar.

Quick recipe information

Number of pieces: approx. 35–45 sandwiched rounds

Preparation time (active work): 30–40 minutes

Dough chilling time: 60 minutes

Baking time: 10 minutes

Total time: approx. 1 hour 50 minutes

Storage

Poppy Linzer cookies are best after 1–2 days of resting, when they become nicely tender.

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Conclusion

Poppy Linzer cookies are a perfect choice if you want to add something new yet still traditional to your holiday table this year. Whole poppy seeds provide a subtle crunch and a beautiful appearance, while the sweet-tart jam perfects the flavor. The easy preparation and exceptional result make this recipe an ideal tip for anyone who loves Linzer cookies in any form.