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Published: Dec 18, 2021 · Last Updated On: Dec 13, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Gluten-free Linzer Cookies

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With my gluten-free Linzer cookies, a buttery soft shortbread gets a nutty dose from almond flour. These buckwheat cookies, sandwiched with delicious fruit jam, are a delightful holiday bake, made with simple pantry ingredients and little effort!

linzer cookies on a metal serving tray with green Christmas decorations.

These eggless Linzer cookies look fancy but really are super simple to make. The dough comes together quickly and is easy to work with. The flavors of buckwheat and almond flours complement the sweet strawberry jam well. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a Holiday classic!

Linzer and Spritz cookies were one of the first Christmas cookies I baked, some 15 years ago. From then on, these are baked every year in December because I can make them in all shapes, sizes, and jam fillings. Needless to say, I have a lot of fun with them!

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  • What Are Linzer Cookies?
  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Recipe Ingredients
  • How To Make Gluten-Free Linzer Cookies
  • Top Tips
  • Linzer Cookies Recipe FAQs
  • More Festive Cookie Ideas
  • 📖 Recipe

What Are Linzer Cookies?

The origins of Linzer cookies are Austrian. Linzertorte is a traditional Austrian dessert torte/tart from the Linz region in the country, which is where the cookies get their name from.

The classic dessert is a pastry, topped with fruit preserves. Linzer cookies use mostly the same ingredients and have a similar flavor, but are just presented differently.

star shaped linzer cookies stacked up on a metal serving tray.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

These buttery, nutty, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are irresistible!

They look absolutely gorgeous and festive. Perfect for your Holiday cookie box!

These eggless Linzer cookies are a breeze to make. The dough comes together quickly and doesn't need much chilling time.

You get a cookie and a dessert in one go!

Recipe Ingredients

Flour: I used a combination of buckwheat and almond flour. Almond flour gives a lovely sweet nutty flavor that perfectly complements the earthiness of buckwheat flour. But please feel free to use any gluten-free flour you prefer.

Butter: Makes the cookies tender and rich. I used salted butter. If you prefer to use unsalted butter, please add 1/8 teaspoon of salt along with the flours.

Sugar: I like using icing sugar, also called powdered sugar in this recipe. It melds easily in the butter and makes a smooth dough.

Jam: For filling the cookies. You can use any flavor you like, I love strawberry jam here. Homemade jams are also wonderful for this recipe - you can try my strawberry chia jam, easy fig jam, or my 3-ingredient persimmon jam too!

Vanilla extract: This is great for rounding up the flavors. You can use storebought or homemade vanilla extract.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Gluten-Free Linzer Cookies

Even with buckwheat flour and no eggs, the cookies stay buttery soft, slightly nutty, and utterly delicious thanks to the almond meal and butter!

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. 

Step 2: Beat the butter in a large bowl, until smooth. Add the sugar. Beat until fluffy.

Step 3: Mix in the vanilla extract, buckwheat flour, and almond meal. Use your hands to bring together the dough gently.

Step 4: Divide the dough into half. Wrap with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or so.

Step 5: Flour your work surface well, working with one dough ball at a time, and roll out into a rough circle, about 1/8" thick.

Step 6: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter, to cut out the cookies. Use a smaller heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the centers of half of the cookies. As you will be sandwiching the cookies, make sure there is an equal number of whole cookies and cookies with cutouts.

rolled out dough with cookie cutter and cutout star cookies on a baking tray.

Step 7: Place them on the baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, until golden.

star-shaped linzer cookies with jam filling.

Step 8: Cool the cookies completely and sprinkle the cutout cookies with icing sugar.

Step 9: Now assemble the cookie sandwiches. Place one whole cookie, right side down, put a small teaspoon of jam in the center, and spread it gently. Place the cutout cookie on top. Press it slightly. Continue with the rest of the cookies.

Step 10: Your festive and delicious Linzer cookies are ready to serve!

star-shaped linzer cookies with icing sugar sprinkled on top.

Top Tips

  • If your dough seems too sticky. You can do 2 things - add a little bit more flour or chill the dough for a longer time.
  • If your dough is too dry, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time, up to 2 days in advance in the refrigerator. You will need to let the cold dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes before rolling it out.
linzer cookies in a serving tray.

Linzer Cookies Recipe FAQs

How can I store Linzer cookies?

These buckwheat almond Linzer cookies keep well for 4 to 5 days in an air-tight container. Beyond that, they begin to get a bit moist (although the taste is still great). So, if you’re making a big batch ahead of time for holiday gifting, assemble them on the day of or just before you’re serving.

How to make vegan Linzer cookies?

The recipe is already eggless, so all you have to do is use plant-based butter!

Can I use a different filling?

Absolutely! You can fill these gluten-free Linzer cookies with any kind of jam you like. You can also use homemade apple butter, caramel sauce, lemon curd, or even Nutella.

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  • Lemon Crescent Cookies | Eggless Crescent Cookies
    Lemon Crescent Cookies
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    Matcha Pinwheel Cookies
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    Easy Christmas Wreath Sugar Cookies
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    French Hearts Recipe

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these gluten-free Linzer cookies as much as we do!

📖 Recipe

Gluten-free Linzer Cookies | Almond Buckwheat Linzer Cookies

Gluten-free Linzer Cookies

Natasha Minocha
These Gluten-free Linzer Cookies, sandwiched with delicious fruit jam, are a delightful holiday bake, made with simple pantry ingredients and little effort!
3 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Chilling time for the dough 20 minutes mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup Butter I use salted butter
  • 1/2 cup Icing sugar Plus more for dusting on the cookies.
  • 1 cup Buckwheat flour
  • 1/2 cup Almond meal
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry jam You can use any jam of your choice. You may need more.
  • Icing sugar for dusting on top

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat.
    Keep a 2" star-shaped cookie cutter and a smaller star-shaped cookie cutter handy. You can use any shape though.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl, until smooth. Add the sugar. Beat until fluffy.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract, buckwheat flour and almond meal. Use your hands to bring together the dough gently.
  • Divide the dough into half. Roll each half into a disc.
    Wrap each disc with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or so.
  • Flour your work surface well, working with one dough ball at a time, roll out into a rough circle, about 1/8" thick.
  • Use a heart shaped cookie cutter, cut out the cookies. Use a smaller heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out the centers of half of the cookies. As you will be sandwiching the cookies, make sure there are equal number of whole cookies and cookies with cutouts.
  • Place them on the baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, until golden.
  • Cool the cookies completely and sprinkle the cutout cookies with icing sugar.
  • Now assemble the cookies. Place one whole cookie, right side down, put a small teaspoon of jam in the center, and spread it gently. Place the cutout cookie on top. Press it slightly. Continue with the rest of the cookies.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • If your dough seems too sticky. You can do 2 things - add a little bit more flour or chill the dough for a longer time.
  • If your dough is too dry, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time, up to 2 days in advance in the refrigerator. You will need to let the cold dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes before rolling it out.
  • You can use any kind of jam or filling to sandwich the cookies.
  • Store the cookies in an air-tight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
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  1. Mm says

    December 17, 2023 at 5:42 am

    2 stars
    Ours turned out crumbly and did not stay together. They tasted good, love the ingredients, but they just didn’t work for us!

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      December 18, 2023 at 10:53 am

      So sorry this recipe didn't work out for you, Melissa. Thank you so much for trying it out though. I appreciate your honest feedback and your support. Happy Holidays to you and your family!

      Reply
  2. Siri says

    March 15, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    Can we use whole wheat flour and what is almond meal? Powder of almonds?

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      March 17, 2022 at 10:48 am

      Hi Siri, yes, wholewheat will work fine. There may be a bit of difference in the texture though. Yes, almond meal is almond powder. Hope this helps. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Pooja says

    December 23, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    4 stars
    I will surely give it a try

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      December 23, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      Thank you so much! xx

      Reply
  4. Ingrid says

    December 29, 2016 at 3:42 am

    Yum...buckwheat, I have to use this recipe to make Linzer cookies from now on!

    Awesome post Tasha.

    Reply
    • natashaminocha says

      December 29, 2016 at 6:54 am

      Thank you so so much Ingrid!! Really happy you stopped by! xoxo

      Reply
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