Peaches
The quick and delicious dessert we will prepare today is peach-shaped cookies. These little delights are not just a feast for the taste buds but also a true pleasure for the eyes, thanks to their attractive appearance. Their preparation is simple and quick, and the final result will bring smiles to the faces of your loved ones.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 20-25 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Number of servings: Approximately 25 cookies
Ingredients:
*For the dough:*
- 7 tablespoons of sugar
- 7 tablespoons of oil (preferably sunflower oil for a neutral taste)
- 7 tablespoons of water
- 2 teaspoons of ammonium bicarbonate
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Vanilla essence (to taste)
- A pinch of salt
- Flour as needed (approximately 500g, depending on the humidity of the ingredients)
*For the cream:*
- One cup of ground walnuts (preferably Romanian walnuts for an authentic taste)
- Rum essence (for an extra flavor)
- 200g of margarine or butter (margarine is easier to use, but butter provides a richer taste)
- 150g of powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons of cocoa (always of good quality for an intense flavor)
*For the glaze:*
- Powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice
- Food coloring (optional, to achieve peach shades)
Preparation:
1. Preparing the dough: In a large bowl, mix the sugar and oil well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Then, add the water, ammonium bicarbonate dissolved in lemon juice, and vanilla essence. This step is important as the ammonium bicarbonate will help the dough rise and give it a fluffy texture.
2. Adding the dry ingredients: Start adding the flour gradually, mixing constantly. Add a pinch of salt, which will enhance the flavors. Knead the dough well until it becomes homogeneous and easy to shape. It is important for the dough to be slightly soft but not sticky, to form the proper balls.
3. Forming the cookies: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a baking tray with oil and dust it with flour. Form small balls from the dough (approximately 20-25g each) and place them on the tray, leaving space between them, as they will double in size while baking. Bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes until they turn slightly golden.
4. Creating the tops: When the cookies are ready, take them out of the oven and let them cool slightly. Using a sharp knife, remove the center of the cookies, leaving them as "empty caps." The removed center will be used for the delicious cream.
5. Preparing the cream: In another bowl, beat the butter or margarine with the powdered sugar until it becomes a fluffy cream. Add the ground walnuts, cocoa, and rum essence. Mix well until you obtain a thick paste. If the cream does not bind properly, you can add a few tablespoons of milk to achieve the desired consistency.
6. Filling the cookies: Use the cream to fill each "cap" and join them two by two, thus forming the perfect peaches.
7. Final decoration: Mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice to obtain a glaze. Use a small brush to apply the glaze on the cookies, then roll them in granulated sugar for a shiny appearance. If desired, you can add food coloring to achieve peach shades.
Serving suggestion: These cookies are perfect for a family meal or a party. You can serve them alongside a cup of fragrant tea or coffee. Additionally, you can experiment with fillings by adding raisins or chopped chocolate to the cream to diversify the flavors.
With this simple yet flavorful recipe, you will turn any occasion into a special moment. Enjoy every bite of these peach-shaped cookies, a perfect combination of texture and taste!
Ingredients: For the dough: 7 tablespoons sugar, 7 tablespoons oil, 7 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons ammonium bicarbonate, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, vanilla essence, a pinch of salt, flour as needed. For the cream: 1 cup ground walnuts, rum essence, 200 g margarine or butter, 150 g powdered sugar, 3-4 tablespoons cocoa.
