Strawberry-Filled Hazelnut Cookies
1 cup hazelnuts (or filberts)
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup pastry flour
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cardamom or coriander
Pinch of cinnamon
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup corn oil
1/3 cup strawberry jam or preserves
Chop hazelnuts and place in blender or food processor.
Buzz to a coarse flour, pour into a mixing bowl. Buzz
Oatmeal in the blender to make a flour, add to the ground
Nuts. Add salt, spices, and pastry flour.
Combine maple syrup and oil.
Pour over dry ingredients and mix to coat evenly. Form
Walnut-size balls and place on an oiled cookie sheet.
Press cookies with thumb, making a small print to fill
With jam. Fill each thumbprint with a half-teaspoon of
Jam. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes until
Golden brown. Allow to cool before removing from tray and
Sampling.
*Vary the ingredients to suit your taste. I usually use
Walnuts or pecans instead of hazelnuts or filberts. Any
Flavor jam or preserves can be used and many companies now
Make them without sugar, using only fruit juice as the
Sweetener. This recipe can be doubled or tripled.