Orange and Almond Jam Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 batch sugar cookie dough (see recipe)
• 1 cup orange confiture
• 1.5 cups mixed nuts, toasted and chopped (try hazelnuts, almonds, and walnuts)
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C.
2. Using your fingertips, spread the cookie dough onto a baking sheet to a thickness of 0.5 cm (approximately 22 x 30 cm). Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool.
3. Using a butter knife or spatula, spread the jam over the cookies. Sprinkle with toasted nuts.
4. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Dip a spoon into the melted chocolate and drizzle it over the cookies. Let cool. Cut the cookies into 12 bars or squares. Serve immediately or store in a tightly sealed container.