Cookie candies
We start this delicious coffee and cookie candy recipe by preparing all the necessary ingredients. Make sure you have on hand: instant coffee, sugar, margarine, plain cookies, nuts, cocoa, and rum essence. Once you have all the ingredients, we can move on to the first step of the process.
In a large saucepan, add the coffee, sugar, and margarine. Place the saucepan over medium heat and let the mixture boil, stirring constantly to ensure that the sugar and margarine melt evenly. It is important not to let the mixture boil too long, but just until the ingredients combine perfectly and become a homogeneous liquid. Once you notice that the sugar has completely dissolved, turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
In the meantime, you can prepare the cookies and nuts. Using a food processor or a rolling pin, crush the cookies until they become a fine powder. Make sure the nuts are also finely ground, so they integrate perfectly into the mixture. These will add a crunchy texture and an intense flavor.
After the coffee mixture has cooled sufficiently but is still warm, add the crushed cookies and nuts. Mix everything with a spatula or your hands, so that the ingredients are homogenized. It is essential that every crumb of cookies and nuts is well incorporated into the coffee mixture. Once everything is well combined, add the cocoa and rum essence. Mix again, being careful not to leave cocoa lumps.
Once the mixture is homogeneous, let it cool completely. This step is important to make it easier to form the balls. After it has cooled, take a portion of the mixture and form balls of your desired size. You can make larger or smaller balls, depending on your preferences.
On a plate, put some cocoa or coconut, depending on what you prefer. Roll each ball in this mixture so that it is evenly covered. These details make the candies look not only appetizing but also festive. After you have finished rolling all the balls, place them in a container and leave them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This resting time will help firm up the texture and enhance the flavors.
After they have been in the refrigerator, your candies are ready to serve. I recommend offering them to friends or family, but don't forget to save some for yourself! These delicious coffee candies are perfect for any occasion and will surely impress with their unique taste. Enjoy!
Ingredients: 100 ml brewed coffee, 200 g sugar, 400 g biscuits, 400 g walnuts, 4 tablespoons cocoa, 2 tablespoons rum essence, 50 g margarine
