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Delicious Margarete – Cookies with Vanilla Cream and Chocolate Glaze

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Number of servings: 24 cookies

Welcome to the sweet and colorful universe of cookies! Today, I will reveal the recipe for these charming cookies, inspired by the delicacy of margarete flowers. With a fluffy dough, filled with fine vanilla cream and glazed with chocolate, these delights will bring a smile to the faces of everyone who tastes them. Let's get to work!

Ingredients

For the dough:
- 6 eggs (6 egg whites and 4 yolks)
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 6 tablespoons of flour
- 1 cup of oil (approximately 100 ml)
- A pinch of salt
- A packet of baking powder
- Optional: 1 tablespoon of cocoa (to make dark cookies)

For the vanilla cream:
- 2 yolks (the remaining ones)
- 250 ml of milk
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- Half a vanilla pod
- 100 g of butter

For the chocolate glaze:
- Milk (variable amount, depending on desired consistency)
- 200 g of milk chocolate

For decoration:
- 200 ml of liquid cream

A Brief History

These flower-like cookies are a sweet reinterpretation of a classic, bringing a touch of cheerfulness and elegance to any table. Although cookie recipes have evolved over time, the combination of fluffy dough, fine cream, and chocolate remains a favorite in many cultures.

Step by Step

1. Preheat the oven
Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Make sure it is well heated to achieve perfectly baked cookies.

2. Preparing the dough
- Separate the eggs, ensuring no yolks remain in the egg whites. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until a stiff foam forms.
- Gradually add the sugar and continue mixing until the foam becomes glossy and firm.
- Incorporate the 4 yolks and oil, mixing slowly with the mixer on low speed to avoid losing air from the mixture.
- Sift the flour and baking powder and gently mix them with a spatula, obtaining a soft and fluffy mixture.

3. Preparing the trays
- Use a muffin tray (with 12 cups) and cut squares from baking paper. Crumple them slightly to make it easier to place in the cups.
- If desired, you can use part of the dough to add cocoa, mixing gently to create a color contrast.

4. Baking
- Pour the mixture into the cups, filling them about 2/3 full. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and fluffy. Let them cool well before filling.

5. Preparing the vanilla cream
- In a saucepan, heat the milk, but do not boil it. In another pot, combine the 2 yolks with the sugar, vanilla seeds, and flour.
- Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Place everything over low heat and add the vanilla pod.
- Cook the mixture, stirring continuously until it thickens. Once it starts to thicken, remove from heat and add the butter, mixing well.

6. Preparing the chocolate glaze
- In a fondue pot or a saucepan, heat the milk together with the broken chocolate pieces. Mix well until you obtain a smooth glaze. If you don't have a fondue pot, you can use the bain-marie method to avoid burning the chocolate.

7. Assembling the cookies
- Once the cookies have cooled, cut off their tops and hollow them out slightly. Fill them with vanilla cream, then dip them in the chocolate glaze.
- Place the cookies on a platter and use whipped cream to draw margaretes on each.

8. Final cooling
- Let the cookies chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving, to allow the glaze to shine and the flavors to integrate perfectly.

Serving Suggestions

These cookies are delicious served alongside a cup of tea or coffee, but they also pair wonderfully with a glass of fresh lemonade. You could even host a small tea party, offering your guests these delights!

Useful Tips

- Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature for an even mixture.
- You can customize these cookies with various flavors, adding a bit of almond essence to the vanilla cream or using white chocolate for the glaze.
- For a more sophisticated look, you can sprinkle a little cocoa powder on top of the glaze for an elegant decoration.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long can I keep the cookies?
These cookies can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, but they are best consumed fresh.

2. Can I use other types of chocolate for the glaze?
Of course! You can experiment with white chocolate or dark chocolate, depending on your preferences.

3. What can I do if I don't have wheat flour?
You can substitute wheat flour with gluten-free flour, but make sure to use an appropriate mix to achieve a similar texture.

Nutritional Benefits

These cookies contain simple and natural ingredients, such as eggs and milk, which are excellent sources of protein. The vanilla cream adds a touch of calcium, and milk chocolate, despite its sugar content, can bring joy and energy.

Now that you have all the information and detailed steps at hand, it's time to get cooking! I guarantee that the result will be worth the effort. Enjoy!

 Ingredients: For 24 daisies: For the dough: 6 eggs (using 6 egg whites + 4 yolks); 4 tablespoons of sugar; 6 tablespoons of flour; 1 cup of oil; a pinch of salt; a packet of baking powder; optional: 1 tablespoon of cocoa (for the dark ones); For the vanilla cream: the remaining 2 yolks; 250 ml of milk; 4 tablespoons of sugar; 3 tablespoons of flour; half a vanilla pod; 100 g of butter; For the chocolate glaze: milk; 200 g of milk chocolate; For decoration: 200 ml of liquid cream.