Rustic Hazelnut Jam Drop Biscuits – Soft, Buttery, Gluten-Free

Rustic Hazelnut Jam Drop Biscuit Cookies

Another biscuit recipe, I know – but these Rustic Hazelnut Jam Drop Biscuits are worth it.

I promise.

I love having something to offer guests, friends and random pop ins, and nothing says “welcome to my home” like a plate of freshly baked biscuits and a cup of tea. Actually, after a very recent interstate move it’s more a case of “not quite feeling homely yet, here have a delicious homemade biscuit”.

And these Rustic Hazelnut Jam Drop biscuits sure are homely and moreish.

Rich with hazelnut meal and a good dollop of jam the biscuits are both soft and mealy but sweet and have a rustic look which just adds to their delicious charm.

Why You’ll Love These Hazelnut Jam Drop Biscuits

• Soft and buttery with a melt-in-your-mouth crumb.

• Gluten-free and easy to make.

• The perfect afternoon tea treat or gift for friends.

• Freezer-friendly — bake half now and save half for later!

• Gorgeous rustic look that makes them feel extra homemade.

The Jam & The Nuts

I’ve used a homemade strawberry and balsamic jam for this batch (recipe coming soon!), but any good-quality jam will work beautifully — raspberry, plum, or even apricot.

The secret to these biscuits’ rich texture is hazelnut meal, which gives them a nutty warmth and soft, mealy bite. You can buy hazelnut meal at most supermarkets or health food stores, or make your own by blitzing hazelnuts in a food processor until fine.

Equipment you may need

Food Processor

Cookie sheet

Ingredients

Makes about 12 biscuits

• 1 cup hazelnut meal

• 1 cup gluten-free flour

• ⅓ cup rice flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• 100 g butter, softened

• ½ cup caster sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 egg

• Strawberry jam (or your favourite flavour)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line baking trays with baking paper.

2. In a food processor, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

3. Add egg and vanilla, and process briefly until combined.

4. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until the dough just comes together.

5. Roll dessert spoonfuls of dough into balls and place on the tray.

6. Use your thumb to make a small dent in the centre of each biscuit.

7. Spoon jam into the indent. Leave about 3 cm between biscuits for spreading.

8. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until lightly golden.

9. Cool on the trays before serving.

Freezer Tip

This biscuit dough freezes beautifully! Make a double batch — bake half now, and freeze the rest (before adding jam).

To bake from frozen:

• Preheat oven as usual.

• Place frozen biscuits on a lined tray.

• Add jam and bake 5–8 minutes longer than the recipe time.

Perfect for those spontaneous pop-ins or last-minute afternoon teas!

Serving Suggestions

Serve your hazelnut jam drops with:

• A hot cup of tea or coffee

• A dusting of icing sugar for presentation

• A drizzle of melted white chocolate for a decadent twist

Rustic Hazelnut Jam Drops

Servings 12

Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup Hazelnut Meal
• 1 cup Gluten Free Flour
• 1/3 cup Rice Flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 100 grams Butter
• 1/2 Cup Caster Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Egg
• Strawberry Jam

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 180C and line baking trays with silicone paper.
• In a food processor cream sugar and butter until pale.
• Add egg and vanilla and whiz until just incorporated.
• Add remaining ingredients and whiz until just combined.
• Roll dessert spoon worth of dough into rounds, then push your thumb into the ball to create a dent. Spoon a little jam into the dent.
• Allow 3cm for spreading between the biscuits.
• Bake for 10 – 15 minutes. Allow to cool on the trays.

Notes

• This biscuit dough freezes really well. 
• I make a double batch with half going in the oven and half being frozen in a single layer after the thumb print step, but before the jam is dolloped on. 
• After the biscuits are completely frozen they can then be stored in a container in the freezer. When you need some biscuits (say when you know someone is popping in) just preheat oven, put frozen biscuits on a lined tray, dollop on jam and bake for 5-8 minutes longer than recipe.
• Hazelnut meal is found at most major supermarkets, health food shops or online. Or you could make your own.
• Simply pulse hazelnuts in a food processor until you have a fine breadcrumb texture. I would recommend sieving you hazelnut meal to remove any inconsistency.

Course: Biscuits, sweet treats

Keyword: afternoon tea, biscuits, Cookie, gluten free, hazelnut, jam, morning tea, treat

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