Blackberry and Macadamia Nut Biscuits

Mmmm... Macadamia nuts. Probably up there as my favourite nut, so I was dying to try these out. Turns out they are very similar to a jam drop. I would actually describe them as a jam drop on steroids! I ended up taking some of these on a work trip and they were a great snack while on the go.

Another easy recipe, but it took a bit of effort to get these to come together and then when they did come together the dough split a bit when putting the indent in the top so I had to sort of shape each one. Totally worth the extra bit of effort though!

Makes 18.

Preparation 30 mins

Cooking 15mins.

This recipe can be made up to a week ahead.

125g butter, chopped

½ cup castor sugar

1 ½ cup plain flour

½ cup chopped macadamia nuts

¼ cup blackberry jam

Preheat the oven to moderate (180°C). Line two oven trays with sheets of baking paper. Beat butter and sugar in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in sifted flour and nuts. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls; place on prepared trays, allowing 5cm between each biscuit. Using the end of a wooden spoon, make an indent in the top of each biscuit, fill with the blackberry jam. Bake in a moderate oven for about 15 minutes or until biscuits are firm. Stand for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Suitable to freeze.