JAM CENTRED NUTTY COOKIES (WITH PHOTO)

INGREDIENTS:
70g of cornflour*
*(Brown & Polson no longer considered gf due to cross-contamination)
100g of icing sugar
80g of rice flour (Doves Farm)
45g of ground almonds
80g of butter (softened)
1 egg beaten
1/2 tsp of xanthan gum
1/4 tsp of GF baking powder
Some roasted chopped hazelnuts (available Tesco)

METHOD:

Pre-heat oven to 300F/GasMark 2

Sift cornflour, sugar, rice flour, ground almonds, xanthan gum and baking powder.
add butter, mix with the tips of your fingers until large crumbs start to form,
mix in beaten egg, remove dough wrap in cling film and refridgerate for 1 Hr.

Shape into 1" balls, roll in chopped nuts,
place about 1 1/4" apart on a greased baking sheet (or use a Magic Cooking Sheet)
Flatten with the prongs of a fork dipped in some rice flour.
Make an indentation in the centre of each biscuit,
Use your thumb or a floured teaspoon.
Place small amounts of jam in centre of cookies (don't over-do it)

Bake for 20 - 25 mins or until edges are lightly browned

Allow to cool before serving.
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Last edited by daveyboy on Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:08 pm; edited 6 times in total

This Recipe now has a photo attached.

Thanks a mill for the recipe of off your blog and photo!
My little fella saw a picture of one of these and wanted me to make them gluten free. I couldn't for the life of me remember what they are called but your picture is exactly like what he saw. I will attempt these today and let you know how the boys like them! Thanks for the recipe.

Thanks PeepsMama
aka
Caryn Talty of Healthy-Family. Org

To see Caryn's amended version (corn Free etc) click on the link below.

Caryn's version of this recipe

Best Regards,
David

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