Kue Nastar (Indonesian Pineapple Cookies)

Full recipe: These cookies are a must in every celebration in Indonesia! Chinese new year will not be complete without a jar of these wonderful buttery cookies, filled with sweet pineapple jam spiced with hints of cinnamon and cloves. Yum! Adapted from Ingredients: Pineapple Jam Filling (makes approx. 285 gr): - 750 gr pineapple that has been peeled - 125 g sugar, adjust depending how sweet your pineapple is. - 0.5 tsp ground cloves - 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon - a pinch of salt Note that this will make extra pineapple jam. You will only need 108 grams of filling for 36 cookies. The jam will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Cookies (makes 36 cookies): - 200 gr unsalted butter, softened - 60 gr powdered sugar - 280 gr all purpose flour - 40 gr powdered milk - 20 g cornflour - a pinch of salt -
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