Jamie Oliver's Christmas Nut Cookies

15 servings

45 minutes

Jamie Oliver's Christmas nut cookies are the embodiment of coziness and festive spirit. Their crunchy texture and rich nutty flavor create a warm atmosphere for a winter evening. The recipe's origins lie in British culinary traditions, where nuts and citrus notes are often used in holiday desserts. Baked to a golden hue, hazelnuts give the cookies an exquisite aroma, while added orange zest refreshes and deepens the flavor. These small balls coated with crushed nuts are perfect for tea by the fireplace or among loved ones. They are delicious on their own or paired with hot chocolate or aromatic coffee.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 115
• Proteins: 1.7g
• Fats: 9.8g
• Carbohydrates: 5.2g

Ingredients

• Hazelnut: 120 g
• Powdered sugar: 20 g
• Wheat flour: 60 g
• Butter: 80 g
• Orange zest: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 10-12 minutes until the nuts turn golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hazelnut: 120 g

2. Place the nuts in the blender bowl and chop into coarse crumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hazelnut: 120 g

3. Add powdered sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt. Grate the orange zest and add softened butter and 1 tablespoon of water. Chop everything together in pulse mode.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 20 g
   • Wheat flour: 60 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Orange zest: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Butter: 80 g

4. Take a spoonful of the prepared dough, roll it into small balls, and place them on two baking sheets lined with parchment.

5. Chop the remaining nuts and sprinkle them on the cookies.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hazelnut: 120 g

6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes until the edges of the cookies are golden. Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then remove and let cool completely.