Tender cookies

Name: Tender cookies - Luciana J.
Ingredients: For the dough:; 250 g butter or margarine; 125 g sugar; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; 1 egg; 3 egg yolks; 250 g flour; 150 g Dr. Oetker Gustin For decoration:; 150 g cooking chocolate

Dessert - Tender cookies by Luciana J. - Recipia

Tender Chocolate Cookies – A Quick and Delicious Dessert Preparation time: 30 minutes Baking time: 15 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Number of servings: 24 cookies Welcome to the world of sweet delights! Today, I will present to you a simple and perfect recipe for tender cookies that will impress both your loved ones and unexpected guests. These cookies are excellent alongside a cup of fragrant tea, and their fluffy texture and sweet taste will make any moment more special. Ingredients for the dough: - 250 g butter or margarine (make sure it is at room temperature for easy incorporation) - 125 g sugar - 1 packet of Bourbon vanilla sugar (choose a quality vanilla sugar for a more intense flavor) - 1 egg - 3 egg yolks - 250 g flour - 150 g starch (Gustin Dr. Oetker is an excellent choice) Ingredients for decoration: - 150 g cooking chocolate (you can choose dark, milk, or white chocolate depending on your preference) Step-by-step instructions: 1. Preparing the dough: Start by placing the butter (or margarine) in a large bowl. Use a mixer on high speed to beat it for 2-3 minutes until creamy and soft. This step is essential for achieving a light and airy texture. 2. Adding the sugar: Gradually add the sugar and Bourbon vanilla sugar, continuing to mix. Make sure the ingredients are well combined and the mixture becomes a homogeneous mass. 3. Incorporating the eggs: Add the whole egg and the yolks, one at a time, every half minute. This step helps to emulsify the dough, giving it the perfect consistency. 4. Mixing the dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour with the starch. This mixture will help achieve a tender texture. Sifting the flour is not mandatory, but it can help avoid lumps in the dough. 5. Incorporating the flour: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet composition, mixing with a spatula or with the mixer on low speed. Stop when the dough is uniform and no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. 6. Shaping the cookies: Transfer the dough to a pastry bag with a star-shaped nozzle. On a greased baking tray lined with parchment paper, form wreaths with a diameter of about 4 cm. If you don’t have a pastry bag, you can use a spoon to form balls. 7. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C for fan ovens). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until golden at the edges. Check them constantly, as the time may vary depending on the oven. 8. Decorating the cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, melt the cooking chocolate in a bain-marie or microwave. Using a fork or a knife, dip the tip of each cookie in chocolate, then let them cool on a wire rack. 9. Serving: These tender cookies are perfect to serve alongside a cup of fragrant tea. You can also add some nuts or coconut flakes on top of the cookies for an extra texture and flavor. Practical tips: - Ensure that the ingredients are at room temperature for perfect combination. - Experiment with different flavors, such as lemon zest or almonds, to add a personal twist to the recipe. - If you want fluffier cookies, avoid overmixing the dough after adding the flour. These tender cookies are not only quick to prepare but also extremely versatile. I encourage you to try them and adapt them to your own taste. Enjoy every bite!

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