Cocoa horseshoes
Cocoa Horseshoes: A Sweet Delight for the Holidays
If you're looking for a simple and delicious recipe for the Christmas holidays, cocoa horseshoes are the perfect choice. These cookies are not only easy to make, but they also have an attractive appearance that will impress family and friends. Let's get started!
Total preparation time: 40 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Number of servings: 24 horseshoes
Ingredients:
- 225 g butter (at room temperature)
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 200 g flour
- 40 g cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 125 g ground nuts
For the glaze:
- 100 g dark or milk chocolate (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons oil
Preparation:
1. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, add the soft butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar. Use a spatula or mixer to combine the ingredients until you achieve a fluffy cream. This step is essential to ensure an airy texture for the cookies.
2. Adding the yolks: Incorporate the three egg yolks, mixing well after each addition. This will add richness and help bind the ingredients together.
3. Dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, and ground nuts. Mix them well, then gradually incorporate them into the butter mixture. Use a spatula or a mixer on low speed to avoid flour splatter.
4. Forming the horseshoes: Once you have a homogeneous dough, take a portion of the dough and shape it into small horseshoes. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a small space between them as they will expand while baking.
5. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180-200 degrees Celsius. Bake the horseshoes for about 15 minutes or until they become lightly golden. Do not leave them in the oven too long, as they can dry out!
6. Preparing the glaze: While the horseshoes are baking, you can prepare the glaze. Melt the chocolate over a double boiler, adding the two tablespoons of oil to achieve a fluid consistency. Mix well until the chocolate becomes smooth and shiny.
7. Glazing: Once the horseshoes have cooled slightly, dip the ends in the chocolate glaze, ensuring they are well coated. Then place them on a rack to let the glaze set.
Serving suggestions: These cocoa horseshoes are excellent on their own or alongside a cup of fragrant tea or coffee. For a festive touch, you can add shredded coconut or chopped nuts on the glaze before it sets.
Variations: You can experiment with different types of chocolate for the glaze or replace the nuts with chopped walnuts or almonds. You can also add a teaspoon of rum essence to the dough for an extra flavor boost.
These cocoa horseshoes are not just a quick dessert, but also a simple and fun recipe to prepare. Whether you're making them for the holidays or just to treat yourself, they are sure to bring joy to your table. Enjoy!
Ingredients: 225 g butter; 100 g powdered sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 200 g flour; 40 g cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1225 g ground nuts. For the glaze: 100 g cooking chocolate; 2 tablespoons oil.
