Treat yourself to these exquisite Almond Corner Cookies, a delightful combination of a tender shortcrust base and a rich almond topping, all dipped in smooth chocolate. These cookies offer a wonderful blend of textures and flavors, making them a perfect treat for almond and chocolate lovers.
Why You'll Love This: The combination of the buttery, crumbly base with the sweet and nutty almond topping is simply irresistible. Dipped in chocolate, these cookies provide a satisfying crunch and a luxurious taste that is hard to beat. They are ideal for those who appreciate a sophisticated cookie with a homemade touch.
Perfect Occasion: These Almond Corner Cookies are perfect for tea parties, as a special treat with coffee, or as a refined snack for gatherings and celebrations. They are also great for holiday baking and as homemade gifts for friends and family.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant presentation, drizzle some white chocolate over the chocolate-dipped edges. You can also sprinkle some finely chopped almonds on top of the wet chocolate for added texture and visual appeal.
Ingredients: Shortcrust Pastry:
- 300 g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 130 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 egg
- 130 g butter
Topping:
- 60 g cream
- 50 g honey
- 150 g sugar
- 50 g butter
- 200 g almond flakes
Additionally:
- 200 - 250 g chocolate couverture
Instructions:
- Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, vanilla sugar, egg, and butter in a bowl to form a soft dough. Spread the dough on a baking tray and let it rest in a cool place.
- Melt butter, sugar, honey, and cream in a saucepan. Add almond flakes and mix well. Evenly spread the almond mixture over the dough.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow the baked almond corners to cool, then cut them into desired shapes. Dip only the tips or edges into melted chocolate couverture.
Enjoy these Almond Corner Cookies, a nutty and sweet treat that combines the best of almonds and chocolate in every bite!
