Cherry Jam Cookies

Ingredients

• 175 g flour
• 70 g ground hazelnuts
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 0.25 tsp cinnamon powder
• 75 g sugar
• 150 g cold butter
• 2 Eggs
• flour (for the work surface)
• 200 g cherry jam
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Mix the flour with the nuts, spices and sugar; sift onto a work surface, press a well in the center, spread the butter around the well in small pieces, and beat the eggs into the center. Roughly chop all ingredients with a large knife and quickly knead them by hand into a smooth dough.

2. 2.

   Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F) fan‑heated. Knead the dough again on a floured surface and divide it into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a 2.5 cm thick log and cut into ten slices. Form small balls from the dough slices, spacing them apart on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

3. 3.

   Using a spoon rest, press small wells into the balls. Warm the jam in a saucepan over low heat and fill the wells. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes. Remove, let cool briefly, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.