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Puff Pastry Cookies

How to make the recipe step by step

1 - Preheat & prep

Preheat the oven to 180°C (static)
Line a baking tray with parchment paper

2 - Roll out and divide

Unroll the puff pastry and roll lightly to even the thickness if needed
Divide the sheet into three long strips along the long side

3 - Cut into pieces

Cut each long strip into smaller pieces of about 2 cm in length
Keep the pieces together on your work surface so they’re ready to shape

4 - Roll like a candy

Take each 2 cm piece and roll it up lengthwise “like a candy” (tight spiral)
Place each rolled piece on the prepared baking paper with the seam/bottom down
Leave space between cookies so they can expand while baking (about 2–3 cm)

5 - Top and decorate

On top of each rolled cookie place 1 teaspoon of apricot jelly (or your favorite jam)
Press half a walnut into the jam on each cookie

Optional: brush the tops very lightly with beaten egg for a shinier finish before baking.

6 – Bake

Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (static) for about 20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden
Use the middle rack for an even bake

7 - Cool & finish

Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack
Once completely cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar

8 - Serve & store

Serve at room temperature as a snack or dessert
Store in an airtight container for 1–2 days (they’ll stay crisp)
To refresh, warm briefly in a hot oven for a minute or two

Don't miss here below, the video for the puff pastry recipe, it will guide you step by step for the best results.

Ingredients

1 Puff pastry roll
Apricot jelly or your favorite flavor
Walnuts

The Puff Pastry with Jelly and Nuts recipe idea

Do friends or relatives come and visit with little notice? No panic! With three simple ingredients, you can prepare these puff pastry cookies, with walnuts and the jam of your choice or what you have available at home, in half an hour you will have a tasty snack to offer to your guests!

Quick & clever – minimal prep time, so you can surprise guests even when you’re short on time
Simple & genuine – made with just puff pastry, jam, and walnuts—no fuss, no additives
Textural delight – crisp, flaky layers envelop a soft, jammy center for a perfect contrast
Flavor chameleon – use apricot, raspberry, or try fig, orange marmalade, or cherry jam; mix nuts or seeds
Shareable joy – fun to bake with family or friends, and charming to serve as a snack or dessert

FAQs about The Puff Pastry

Can I use different nuts for puff pastry cookies?

Yes! While walnuts add a rich flavor, you can easily swap them with almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, or even pistachios. Just chop them finely so they bake evenly.