Cocoa and Hazelnut Cookies with Jam

17/11/2023

I will be happy to help you prepare delicious cocoa and hazelnut cookies with jam. Here is the recipe for you, with an Italian touch that adds a bit of love in every bite.

Ingredients

150 g of all-purpose flour
50 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
100 g of sugar
100 g of butter at room temperature
1 egg
1 pinch of salt
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
100 g of toasted and finely chopped hazelnuts
Apricot jam or another flavor of your choice
Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, sift the flour with the cocoa powder.
Add the sugar, a pinch of salt, and the chopped hazelnuts.
Add the butter in small pieces and the egg, and work the ingredients until you have a homogeneous dough. If desired, you can add the vanilla extract for an extra aroma.
Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in cling film. Put it in the refrigerator to rest for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Take the dough out and roll it out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 5 mm thick.
Use a cookie cutter to form the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet. If you prefer, you can create a small hollow in the center of each cookie where you will later add the jam.
Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until they are slightly golden on the edges.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely. If you created the hollow, fill it with a teaspoon of jam. Otherwise, you can simply spread a little jam on a cookie and top it with another, creating a sandwich.
If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Curiosity

Cocoa and hazelnut cookies are a classic in the Italian confectionery tradition, especially in the north of the country where hazelnuts are widely used in pastry. These delicacies are often enjoyed during holidays, embellished by a heart of jam that adds sweetness and color.

Happy cooking and bon appétit!