Celebrate the festive season with our Traditional Nut Corners, a classic Christmas treat that combines a crisp shortcrust base with a rich, nutty topping, and a final dip in smooth chocolate. These delightful treats feature a layer of apricot jam under a hazelnut mixture, making them a must-have for any holiday gathering.
Why You’ll Love This: These Nut Corners offer a perfect blend of textures and flavors – a buttery base, a sweet and tangy layer of apricot jam, and a rich, nutty topping, all finished with a chocolate dip. They are a festive favorite that brings warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for Christmas festivities, these Nut Corners are a traditional treat that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. They also make wonderful gifts, offering a homemade and heartfelt touch to your holiday giving.
For the Shortcrust Pastry:
- 125g butter
- 90g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 300g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the Nut Topping:
- 200g apricot jam
- 170g butter
- 110g sugar
- 400g ground hazelnuts
- 200g chocolate coating for dipping
Instructions:
- Knead together butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Mix flour and baking powder, then combine with the butter mixture to form a dough.
- Roll out the dough and place it on a baking sheet or in a baking frame.
- Spread apricot jam over the dough.
- Melt butter and sugar in a pot. Add ground hazelnuts and 4 tablespoons of water. Cook briefly while stirring to form a moist mixture.
- Spread the nut mixture over the jam and smooth it out.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- Cut into triangles and dip the corners into melted chocolate.
Enjoy these Traditional Nut Corners as a delicious and festive addition to your Christmas celebrations, bringing together the joy of holiday baking with the delightful flavors of nuts, apricot, and chocolate!
