Cookies with jam

Jam Cookies - A Quick and Delicious Dessert

Jam cookies are a perfect choice for moments when you want to indulge in something sweet, whether it's during the winter holidays or simply when you crave a tasty dessert. These cookies are easy to prepare, and the combination of hazelnuts with fruit jam gives them a delightful flavor. Let's see together how we can make these delicious cookies!

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies

Ingredients
- 140 g cake flour
- 50 g hazelnuts
- 110 g butter, at room temperature
- 50 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch of baking powder
- Red currant jam
- Apricot jam

Step-by-step instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Start by preheating the oven to 170 °C. This step is essential to ensure even baking of the cookies.

2. Prepare the hazelnuts: Place the hazelnuts on a tray and put them in the oven. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until they start to smell pleasant. Be careful, as they can burn easily. Once removed, let them cool completely on a plate.

3. Grind the hazelnuts: Once the hazelnuts are cool, use a food processor to coarsely grind them. It's important not to turn them into a paste, but to keep small pieces that will add texture to the cookies.

4. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, add the butter at room temperature and the sugar. Use a mixer to combine them until you obtain a light and fluffy cream. Add the egg, then the ground hazelnuts and mix well. Finally, sift the flour along with the baking powder and incorporate them into the mixture. The dough should be homogeneous and easy to shape.

5. Chill the dough: Form a compact mixture, wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This will help firm up the dough and make it easier to shape the cookies.

6. Shape the cookies: After the dough has chilled, take it out and break off pieces the size of a walnut. Form small balls and use the end of a spoon to make a small indentation in the center of each ball.

7. Bake: Place the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden.

8. Fill the cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, heat each type of jam for one minute to make it more fluid. Fill the indentations of the cookies alternately with red currant jam and apricot jam, creating a pleasant contrast of flavors.

9. Finish: Let the filled cookies sit until the jam firms up slightly. Finally, dust them with powdered sugar for a festive look and sweet taste!

Helpful tips
- If you want to diversify the recipe, you can use other types of jam, such as raspberry or peach, depending on your preferences.
- Make sure the hazelnuts are fresh for maximum flavor. You can lightly roast them to enhance the taste.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container, making them perfect for enjoying later.

Jam cookies are not just a treat, but also a wonderful way to add a touch of magic to your indulgent moments. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee and savor every bite!