Description
Nussecken, also known as German Nut Corners, are delightful pastry treats with layers of buttery dough, apricot jam, nutty topping, and a chocolate finish. These traditional German cookies are perfect for any occasion and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Topping:
- 3/4 cup apricot jam
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups finely chopped hazelnuts or walnuts
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, vanilla, and 3/4 cup butter. Press dough into the baking sheet.
- Add Jam: Warm apricot jam and spread over the dough.
- Make Topping: Melt 1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, and water. Stir in nuts and spread over jam.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool and cut into triangles.
- Add Chocolate: Melt chocolate, dip corners of triangles, and let set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Apricot jam is traditional but you can use any flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
