Poppy-Seed-Currant-Kisses |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These gorgeous little cookies are called kisses, because they melt on your lips like a lover's kiss. The type of jam used can be varied according to your taste preferences, but a red type works best. Ingredients:
150 g marzipan |
200 g flour |
75 g sugar |
1 egg |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
100 g cold butter |
50 g ground poppy seeds |
40 teaspoons red currant jam (or whatever type you choose) |
Directions:
1. Cut the marzipane into small pieces. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Combine flour, butter, sugar, salt, egg and poppy seeds and knead into a dough. Knead in the marzipane. 3. Form dough into coils of 3 cm in diamter.Cut into slices about 2 cm thick and put onto a paper-lined baking sheet. 4. Using your fingers, make a little hollow into each cookie and add in the jam. 5. Bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned. |
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