Strawberry & Fennel Jam Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

These cookies are full of surprises. The strawberry jam is scented with a light whisper of fennel and the chocolate cookie dough just melts in your mouth. The middle stays a little soft and reminds me a bit of a dense brownie in its buttery texture. I coated half of the cookies in crunchy demerara and half in white sesame seeds for a nutty kick. They both work really well. If you’re looking for an easy bake which packs a punch of flavour, these are for you. I love the strawberry fennel jam so much, it will probably become a fridge staple for me.