Indulge in these delightful Shortcrust Pastry Coins, featuring a crisp and buttery texture paired with a rich chocolate base. Made with a simple yet perfect blend of wheat flour, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, egg yolks, and cold butter, these pastry coins are the epitome of classic baking. Once baked to golden perfection, each cookie is coated on the bottom with a layer of smooth, melted chocolate mixed with a hint of coconut oil, adding a luxurious touch to these already exquisite treats.
Why You'll Love This:
- Buttery and Crisp Texture: Classic shortcrust pastry that melts in your mouth.
- Rich Chocolate Base: Adds a layer of decadence to each cookie.
- Elegant and Simple: Perfect for tea time, dessert, or as a refined snack.
Perfect Occasion: These Shortcrust Pastry Coins are ideal for tea parties, elegant gatherings, as a refined snack for your coffee break, or simply as a treat to enjoy any time. They're also great for gifting, thanks to their simple elegance and delightful taste.
Shortcrust Pastry Coins with Chocolate Base
Ingredients:
- 250g wheat flour
- 70g powdered sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 150g cold butter
- Melted chocolate mixed with 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough: Quickly combine flour, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, egg yolks, and cold butter in a food processor to form a smooth dough. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
- Shape the Coins: Roll the dough into a log and cut into 2 cm thick slices. Form balls and press a cookie cutter or stamp into each to create a pattern.
- Bake: Bake at 180°C for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add Chocolate Base: Brush the bottom of each cookie with the melted chocolate mixture and let cool.
- Serve: Enjoy these exquisite Shortcrust Pastry Coins with a cup of tea or as a luxurious treat at any time.
Experience the joy of baking with these Shortcrust Pastry Coins, where the classic taste of buttery pastry meets the indulgence of chocolate in every bite.