Bicolor biscuits

Bicolor Cookies – Quick and Tasty Dessert

Total preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies

Bicolor cookies are a perfect choice for a sweet snack, easy to prepare and sure to impress with their attractive appearance. This simple recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into a delicious dessert, ideal for any occasion. Let’s get started!

Ingredients:
- 250 g butter (at room temperature)
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 350 g flour
- 30 g cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 vanilla essence (optional)

Preparation instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Ensure the butter is soft and at room temperature, as this will help achieve a tender texture for the cookies. If you don't have butter at room temperature, you can cut it into cubes and leave it in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.

2. Mixing butter and sugar: In a Kenwood food processor equipped with a mixing paddle, add the butter and powdered sugar. Mix at medium speed for 3-4 minutes until you achieve a creamy and homogeneous mixture. This step is essential to incorporate air into the mixture, making the cookies fluffier.

3. Adding the egg yolks: Add the two egg yolks and the vanilla essence (if using) to the butter and sugar mixture. Continue to mix until the ingredients are well integrated.

4. Incorporating the flour and cocoa: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the processor, mixing at low speed until the dough starts to form. It is important not to overmix the dough to maintain the fluffy texture of the cookies.

5. Forming the bicolor dough: Divide the dough into two equal parts. Leave one part dark (with cocoa) and form a ball from the white part (without cocoa). I recommend using high-quality cocoa for an intense flavor and a prettier color.

6. Shaping the cookies: On a lightly floured work surface, roll each part of dough into a rectangle. Place the two pieces of dough on top of each other and roll them tightly, forming a cylinder. Wrap the cylinder in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.

7. Baking the cookies: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Remove the plastic wrap from the cylinder and cut it into 1 cm slices. Place the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them to expand. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden.

8. Cooling and serving: Once the cookies are ready, let them cool on a rack for 10 minutes. This step is important to prevent them from breaking. You can serve them plain or dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant look.

Useful tips:
- You can experiment with various flavors by adding cinnamon or nutmeg for a different taste.
- If you want to add a crunchy note, you can incorporate pieces of nuts or almonds into the dough.
- These bicolor cookies are perfect for gifting, so feel free to wrap them nicely!

Bicolor cookies are not only a delicious dessert but also an excellent way to impress your friends and family. Whether you serve them with coffee or bring them to a party, they are sure to be appreciated by everyone!

 Ingredients: 200 g of soft butter at room temperature, 130 g of powdered sugar, 2 egg yolks, 200 g of flour, 130 g of cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of cocoa.