Mom’s Soft Walnut & Jam Cookies

Soft, jam-filled, and nutty—Mom’s shortbread-style cookies that feel nostalgic and taste impossibly cozy.

Time to read: 5 min | Time to make: 40 min | Yields: 20 servings

Ingredients

• 1½ cups (180 g) spelt flour

• 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 cup (100 g) ground walnuts

• 12 g baking powder

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 cup (240 ml) grapeseed oil

• shy 2/3 cup (150 ml) warm water

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• zest of 1 lemon

• jam for filling

• powdered sugar for dusting

Method

1. Mix all ingredients except the jam and powdered sugar until the dough is soft and slightly oily.

2. Shape small balls (about 50 g each), flatten them slightly, add a little jam in the center, and seal the edges.

3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–28 minutes, or at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes if you like them more golden.

4. Let them cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.

5. Store in an airtight container at room temperature — they’ll stay fresh up to 7 days (but probably won’t last that long).

Nutrition facts per serving (one cookie):

Energy: 214 kcal | Carbs: 17 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 15 g