Christmas Cookies
Christmas Cookies with Biscuits, Bananas, and Chocolate
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooling time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies
Christmas is a magical time, and these delicious cookies made with biscuits, bananas, and chocolate are perfect for bringing a touch of joy to your holiday table. With a soft texture and an intense chocolate flavor, these treats will impress both family and guests. Here’s how to prepare them step by step.
Ingredients:
- 250 g Petit Beurre biscuits (one large pack)
- 2 ripe bananas
- 6 heaping tablespoons of chocolate truffle cream (see recipe below)
*For the chocolate truffle cream:*
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 200 g milk chocolate (2 bars)
- 100 g butter
- 150 ml liquid cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Preparing the chocolate truffle cream:
1. Start by preparing the truffle cream, as it needs to cool before use. Fill a saucepan with water and place it on the stove.
2. Take another saucepan and add the 2 tablespoons of water along with all 3 types of chocolate (dark and milk), chopped into small pieces. Place this saucepan in the first one, creating a double boiler.
3. Gently stir the chocolate until it completely melts. Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
4. Place the saucepan back on the heat, add the liquid cream, and mix well. Finally, incorporate the cubed butter and powdered sugar. Continue to stir until everything is perfectly combined. Turn off the heat and let the cream cool to room temperature.
Preparing the cookies:
5. In a blender, add the Petit Beurre biscuits and blend until you get a fine powder.
6. In a bowl, place the 2 bananas and mash them with a fork until they become a creamy paste.
7. Add the biscuit powder and 6 tablespoons of the cooled chocolate truffle cream, mixing well until you achieve a homogeneous dough. If the dough is too wet, you can add a little biscuit flour to thicken it.
8. Add half a vial of vanilla essence and a teaspoon of rum essence, mixing again to incorporate the flavors.
9. On a work surface sprinkled with biscuit flour, roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it reaches a thickness of about 1 cm.
10. Use desired shapes to cut out the cookies and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle a little biscuit flour on top for a more attractive appearance.
11. Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the cookies to firm up a bit.
Serving suggestions:
These cookies can be served plain or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast between warm and cold. You can sprinkle a little powdered sugar or coconut on top for a festive look and added flavor.
Possible variations:
For a more exotic version, you can replace the bananas with mango or pineapple puree. You can also add pieces of nuts or hazelnuts to the mixture for an extra crunch.
These Christmas cookies with biscuits, bananas, and chocolate are not only easy to make but also incredibly tasty, being a quick and delicious dessert that is sure to bring joy to everyone’s hearts. Enjoy them with your loved ones and revel in the magic of the holidays!
Ingredients: a large pack of petit beurre biscuits (250 g) 2 bananas 6 tablespoons of chocolate truffle cream: chocolate truffle cream: 3 chocolates (one dark and two milk) 100 g butter 150 g liquid cream 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 tablespoons water
