Buttery Jam-Filled Cookies with Raisins and Nuts

Buttery Jam-Filled Cookies with Raisins and Nuts

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• • 330 g flour
  • 150 g butter, chilled and cubed

• • 120 g sour cream
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 large egg yolk

• • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • Vanilla extract or vanilla sugar to taste
  • Salt to taste

For the Filling:

• • 100 g raisins
  • 100 g nuts, chopped (e.g., walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
  • 1-2 tbsp sugar

• 10-15 g jam or preserves (optional)

Steps to Make Buttery Jam-Filled Cookies

1. 1. Prepare the Dough:
      • • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
        • Add the chilled butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
      • In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream, milk, egg yolk, and vanilla. Add this mixture to the flour-butter mixture and gently knead until a soft dough forms. Do not over-knead.
      • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.

1. 1. Prepare the Filling:
      • In a small bowl, combine the raisins, chopped nuts, and sugar. Stir well to mix.
      • Set aside the jam or preserves if using.

1. 1. Roll Out and Fill the Dough:
      • • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
        • Divide the chilled dough into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a small ball, then flatten it slightly with your hands or a rolling pin.
        • Place a small amount of the raisin-nut mixture in the center of each flattened dough portion. If desired, add a small dollop of jam on top of the filling.
      • Fold the dough over the filling, pinching the edges to seal. Shape into a crescent or roll shape as desired.
   2. Bake the Cookies:
      • • Place the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
      • Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges.
      • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack.

1. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Dust the cookies with powdered sugar if desired, and serve with a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, Approximate)

• • Calories: 160 kcal

• • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Fat: 9 g

• • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg

• Sugar: 4 g