Tuesdays with Dorie: Linzer Sablés

December 2, 2008 · 20 Comments

Cookies are by far my favorite things to bake. I love how they’re sweet, bite sized pieces of pure carb, and I love how there are an infinite number of ways to decorate them. So of the few Dorie recipes I’ve made so far, these Linzer Sablés are already my favorite. They were so easy, so tasty and some of the cutest cookies I’ve ever made!

I made only a few changes to the recipe, subbing a little bit of whole wheat flour for the AP flour (which is why my cookies have the flecks of beige) and sandwiching strawberry jam and lime curd instead of the raspberry or apricot jam the recipe called for. I figured with it being so close to the winter holiday, red and green would be rather festive, no? I also halved the recipe, because I had already ODed on sweets this past week and definitely didn’t need more cookies lying around.

I loved the taste of these cookies–only slightly sweet, with a subtle spice from the cinnamon and nutty undertones from the ground almonds. The filling made all the difference, adding the perfect sweetness and making the cookies so adorable. I’m not a huge fan of powdered sugar, so I only dusted the cookies…mainly for appearance. :) The texture of the Linzer Sablés was wonderful too–soft, dense and a little bit chewy. Yum.

Thanks to Noskos for such a great pick! Loved these so much, and will definitely be making them again. You can get the recipe for Dorie’s Linzer Sablés at his blog, Living the Life. And don’t forget to check out how all the TWD bakers did on this one!

Tags: Cookies · Dessert · Tuesdays with Dorie

20 responses so far ↓

1 caroline // Dec 2, 2008 at 5:32 am

i think i know exactly how these would taste and feel just by looking at these pictures – i can taste it in my mouth right now. i like all your substitutions, especially lime curd – that sounds delicious
2 natalia // Dec 2, 2008 at 7:19 am

ciao ! Lime curd !!!I have to try it !
3 isabelle // Dec 2, 2008 at 7:37 am

moi aussi, de tous les biscuits de Dorie que nous avons faits, ce sont mes préférés !
tes photos sont superbes :)
4 Caitlin // Dec 2, 2008 at 9:29 am

Mmm… sweet carby goodness :) And lime curd – yum! Brilliant.
5 Vibi // Dec 2, 2008 at 9:55 am

WOW! I love your choice of colors on this one… there is something very European about the whole presentation. OH! And how appropriate… for Austrian cookies! LOL
Great sablés, great taste, great picture… what a happy day, huh?!
6 Carolina // Dec 2, 2008 at 10:21 am

How pretty! They looks so adorable and festive.
7 Debbie Michel // Dec 2, 2008 at 10:26 am

Your cookies are so stinkin’ cute. I think this cookie recipe is fabulous. It’s my new favorite recipe.

How much whole wheat flour did you use? I wanted to do that also, but was afraid I would mess it up.

Next time I will.

Pictures are beautiful as always!!!!
8 kim // Dec 2, 2008 at 10:33 am

they look so pretty :) and lime curd sounds delicious! i’d love to try that.
9 Megan // Dec 2, 2008 at 8:25 pm

Yes, yes! Lots of pretty colors, red and green are perfect for the holidays. Besides, lime in the middle of winter is the way to go!
10 CB // Dec 2, 2008 at 10:00 pm

Oohhh lime curd! So purdy. Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Clara @ iheartfood4thought
11 HoneyB // Dec 3, 2008 at 3:24 am

They look beautiful!
12 kittymama // Dec 3, 2008 at 6:28 am

Lime curd sounds brilliant! I like the whole wheat addition too – probably added a bit more flavor. Yours look great!
13 Danielle // Dec 3, 2008 at 8:52 am

Your cookies look tasty! Great job!
14 Bri // Dec 3, 2008 at 9:16 am

I love your cookies, they look beautiful. The idea of lime curd seems fantastic to me. Oddly enough I have never even had curd of any kind, but you make it look delicious. Wonderful job!
15 27susans // Dec 3, 2008 at 10:12 am

Your cookies look better than Dorie’s! Very professional.
16 Annette // Dec 3, 2008 at 11:16 am

I love the red & green! Very festive! They look beautiful. Nice job. :)
17 Amy Ruth // Dec 3, 2008 at 12:26 pm

I love the red and green combo. Just wasn’t smart enough to think of lime curd for the green color. Great Mind. Your cookies look delish.
happy Holidays
AmyRuth
18 dharmagirl // Dec 3, 2008 at 7:29 pm

i love the lime curd–and inspired variation:) such delightful cookies! i am baking mine later tonight…
19 Liliana // Dec 5, 2008 at 10:17 am

Your cookies look wonderful. What a great idea to use lime curd!
20 katie // Dec 13, 2008 at 3:03 pm

wow! festive! I like the idea of using some whole wheat flour. come check out my holiday cookie list and enter my giveaway which ends today!

http://katiebarlow.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-christmas-cookie-list-and-giveaway.html

HappyTummy