Cocoa balls

Quick Dessert: Delicious Cocoa Balls

If you're looking for a simple and quick recipe for a tasty dessert, these cocoa balls are the perfect choice! These little treats are ideal for serving at a party, as a family snack, or simply to indulge your taste buds. The total preparation time is about 40 minutes, and from these ingredients, you will get approximately 20 servings.

Ingredients:
- 200 g margarine (or butter for a richer taste)
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 1 egg white
- 175 g flour
- 50 g cocoa (choose a quality one for an intense flavor)
- 150 g cornstarch
- For the glaze:
- 100 g white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons of oil (sunflower oil is a good choice)
- Colored sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preparing the dough:
In a large bowl, add the room temperature margarine and powdered sugar. Mix them together until you get a fluffy cream. This step is essential, as proper aeration will give the balls a light and fluffy texture.

2. Adding wet ingredients:
Add the vanilla sugar and egg white to the margarine mixture. Continue mixing until the ingredients are well incorporated. The egg white will add moisture and help the balls rise during baking.

3. Incorporating dry ingredients:
In another bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, and cornstarch. This mixture will give the balls the perfect consistency. After mixing the dry ingredients, gradually add them to the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula until you get a homogeneous dough.

4. Forming the balls:
With wet hands, shape balls about 2-3 cm in diameter. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them, as they will expand slightly during baking.

5. Baking:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Bake the balls for 15-20 minutes, depending on your oven. Check them occasionally, as each oven bakes differently. The balls are ready when they become slightly firm on the edges but remain soft in the center.

6. Preparing the glaze:
In a small pot, add the chopped white chocolate and the 2 tablespoons of oil. Place the pot over steam (or you can use the bain-marie method) and stir constantly until the chocolate melts and becomes fluid. The oil will help achieve a glossy glaze.

7. Glazing the balls:
Once the balls have cooled, dip each ball in the white chocolate glaze, then place them on a cooling rack. You can sprinkle colored sprinkles on top for a festive and attractive look.

Serving suggestion:
These cocoa balls are delicious both warm and cold. You can serve them alongside a scoop of ice cream or with a cup of aromatic coffee for a perfect indulgent moment.

Variations:
If you want to add a unique touch, you can add chopped nuts or coconut flakes to the dough. You can also experiment with dark chocolate or milk chocolate for the glaze.

So here is your recipe for cocoa balls, a quick and tasty dessert that will impress anyone! Bon appétit!