Everyone has their own recipe for the best linzer cookies. So I want to share with you my recipe, which has been passed down in our family for several generations. The dough is beautiful to work with and the result is definitely worth it. If you stick strictly to the proportions of the ingredients, you will end up with beautifully soft, tender and fragrant pieces of cookies that you will love.

But first, let’s talk a little about linzer dough

Linzer dough is a traditional part of the European baking tradition that has its roots in the 18th century, with the name derived from the Austrian city of Linz. This rich, buttery dough is the basis for many types of confectionery and more. It is also a great base for many cakes. It is characterised by its soft, delicate texture and rich, buttery flavour, which is often complemented by hints of lemon or vanilla.

The preparation of linzer dough is simple and does not require special skills or equipment. The basic ingredients are flour, butter, sugar and eggs, which quickly come together to form a smooth dough. The key to success is good quality butter and proper processing of the dough to make it nice and tender. It is therefore important to chill the dough well before processing.

How to make the best linzer cookies?

• Butter. Keep the butter in the fridge until the last minute. With crisp doughs, the cold really does suit them. So cut your butter into cubes and put it back in the fridge until you’re ready to process the dough. The colder the butter is when you process the dough, the better. And don’t even try swapping the butter for ghee or other margarine!
  
• Eggs. I recommend using 1 egg yolk in the recipe. And as with butter, the colder the better. So keep the eggs in the fridge until the last minute.
  
• Jam Filling. Here are two great tips for you. First, brush the bottom of the cookies on the side that was baking downward on the baking sheet. This will hide any irregularities that may have stuck to the cookies from the baking paper. Plus, this side is a little rougher and completely flat, so it will be much easier to spread. For the part of the linecake that has a cut-out hole, first dust with icing sugar before gluing.
  
• Resting time. The linzer simply needs to rest. Of course, it will be great right after baking, but if you give it a few days of rest and let it rest, the linzer will become even more tender and absolutely perfect.

Want more Chirstmas recipes? Try this 2-Ingredients Christmas Trees or these Gingerbread Crinkles

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This is the perfect dinner to serve to both family and friends on long autumn evenings. And with a glass of white wine, this dish will be a hit!

I know, there are plenty of chicken and rice recipes everywhere and many of you are getting tired of them. But on my blog, recipes like this will appear often, and in a presentation that you’ll love. Because even plain chicken with rice can taste great! And I’ll show you how through my recipes.

I put this recipe together with ingredients that I actually had left as leftovers in the fridge and the result? I’ve cooked it 3 times in the last week alone, so you can get the picture for yourself.

Would you like to see more one pan chicken recipes? Try this One Pan Butternut Squash Chicken and Rice!

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This salad/bowl is a great way to get all the flavors of a classic burger on a plate, but in a slightly lighter version. Apart from the bun, you serve everything you usually have in a hamburger on the plate. And just like the burger, you can customize this salad to your own taste buds.

That’s why salads like this are a fun and easy dinner that the whole family will love! The base of the salad is always fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, but you can also add avocado or red onion. You then put juicy minced meat on top, which takes only a few minutes to prepare. And you complete the whole dish with pickled cucumber and grated cheese.

And the best part is the homemade dressing, for which you’ll need a few ingredients that you’ve probably already had at home for a long time.

Ingredients for Burger bowl

• Ground meat. This one is A MUST! Of course, you can also use ground beef. But I usually reach for ground turkey or chicken. The salad is not so heavy and tastes great.
  
• Cheese. My favorite is classic cheddar, without which a proper burger cannot do. But you can’t go wrong with plain edamame either.
  
• Tomatoes. A hamburger is not complete without chopped tomatoes! But if you don’t like tomatoes, replace them with red pepper.
  
• Dill Pickles. Cucumbers must not be missing in a hamburger! And if you take the pickle out of your cheeseburger, don’t do it in this case. Cucumbers add another dimension to the salad.
  
• Lettuce. We’re talking about a salad and a lighter version of a hamburger. So salad is one of the key ingredients. You can cut it into thin strips, very fine, or just roughly tear it.
  
• Homemade sauce. The only thing that differentiates fast food burgers from homemade burgers is the sauce they serve them with. I prepared mine from mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup and cucumber glaze. But you can adapt it according to your own tastes. You can definitely add BBQ sauce, dried garlic or onion to it.

Love burgers? They you have to try this Best Big Mac Tacos Recipe!

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Gingerbread is without a doubt one of the symbols of Christmas. Even though they are not usually the first candy to disappear on the holiday table, we still bake them every year. We love their smell and I personally cannot imagine Christmas without them.

With gingerbread crinkles, however, it’s quite the opposite. Whenever I bake them, they are the first to disappear from the table, and so quickly that they barely have time to cool down. So if you’d like to skip the classic gingerbread this year, but don’t want to miss out on the lovely smell, bake these gingerbread crinkles.

The combination of gingerbread spice and honey is not to be missed with gingerbread. These two ingredients create that delicious taste of Christmas. That’s why I’ve adapted the classic crinkles recipe and incorporated both honey and gingerbread spice into the recipe. And I didn’t skimp on either ingredient, so that the resulting crinkles really do resemble gingerbread cookies the way they should!

Do you want more Christmas recipes? Try this 2-Ingredients Christmas Trees or Gingerbread Biscotti!

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If you’re looking for the easiest weeknight dinner possible, consider preparing some elements of the pie in advance. You can dice your vegetables, use shredded chicken, and definitely use puff pastry or a store-bought pie crust. The whole process will be much smoother then. And what is the best? You can even prepare the entire dish in advance and simply reheat it when you want to dig into a bowl of cozy goodness.

This recipe takes a bit of time, but is really easy to prepare. And it tastes so good that the time spent in the kitchen is definitely worth it.

Looking for more comforting meals? Try also this Creamy Pesto Chicken Gnocchi!

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These simple but tasty tacos filled with beef, shredded cheese and beans are a popular dish around the world. And I believe they’ll become a favorite recipe in your home, too.

If you enjoy this recipe, try also my Easy Baked Chicken Tacos or Black Bean Tacos Recipe!

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Looking for more one pot wonders? Try also this One Pan Chicken and Chorizo Rice or my One-Pot Hainanese Chicken Rice.

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Looking for more simple breakfast ideas? Try these Crispy Feta Fried Eggs (Viral Recipe) or this Air Fryer Breakfast Tortilla!

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This Oven Baked Chicken and Rice is really a game changer. Every bite combines tender chicken with aromatic basmati rice. The smoked paprika brings a subtle smokiness. Meanwhile, the garam masala offers an exotic touch. Yogurt ensures a moist, juicy chicken. And let’s not forget the parmesan. It adds a creamy, salty richness. Finally, pickled red onions and fresh arugula cut through the richness. They add brightness and crunch. This dish is comfort food, elevated.

Enjoying easy chicken one pan recipes? Try also my One Pan Chicken and Chorizo Rice!

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Are you a big fan of sandwiches? Try also mine Ham and Brie Sandwich Recipe!

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