Poppy Seed Linzer Cookies

01Method

1. 1

   Combine the softened butter with both sugars, vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Mix in the flour and poppy seeds until a smooth dough forms, then shape into a ball, wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

2. 2

   Heat the oven to 180°C.

3. 3

   Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3 mm and cut into shapes. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cut small circles from the center of half the shapes using a decorative tool or straw.

4. 4

   Bake for approximately 8 minutes until light golden, allow to cool, then sandwich together with marmalade by pairing each base (without holes) with a cut-out shape (with holes), and dust the tops with icing sugar.