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Delightful little cookies with a buttery, nutty flavor, enhanced by sweet jam, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baked Goods, British
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 250 g all-purpose flour Used as the base for the cookies.
  • 125 g butter, softened Provides richness and flavor.
  • 100 g sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 unit egg Bind the ingredients together.
  • 50 g ground almonds Enhances the nutty flavor.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
  • Jam (e.g., raspberry or apricot) Used for filling the cookies.
  • Powdered sugar For dusting before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, butter, sugar, egg, ground almonds, and salt until you have a smooth dough.
  2. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out to about 0.5 cm thick.
  3. Cut out small circles from the dough.
  4. Create a small indentation in the center of each circle using your finger.
  5. Fill this indentation with your choice of jam.
  6. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for about 12–15 minutes, or until they’re golden brown.
  7. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

These cookies can be served on a beautiful plate with almonds or fresh fruits for decoration. They pair wonderfully with tea or coffee.