Chocolate-Dipped Almond Cookies Recipe
This delicious recipe combines the richness of semi-sweet chocolate and crunchy almonds with a soft and fluffy cookie base. Here’s how you can prepare these irresistible treats!
Ingredients:
- 150 grams of yogurt
- 120 grams of sugar
- 380 grams of flour
- 8 grams of baking powder
- 120 milliliters of vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract (or vanillin)
- 200 grams of semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons of chopped almonds
Preparation Plan:
1. Preparing the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and fully blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until the dough comes together.
2. Shaping the Cookies:
- Once the dough is ready, shape the cookies.
- Take small portions of the dough and roll them into small balls. Flatten them gently to form cookies of the desired size.
- You can also use cookie cutters to make fun shapes if desired.
3. Baking the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the shaped cookies on it.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown.
- Once done, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
4. Preparing the Chocolate Coating:
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the chocolate coating.
- Melt the chocolate by placing it in a bowl over hot water (double boiler method) or use a microwave-safe bowl. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Add the chopped almonds to the melted chocolate and mix well so they are evenly coated.
5. Coating the Cookies:
- Once the cookies have cooled, dip each cookie into the melted chocolate mixture, making sure they are completely covered.
- Allow any excess chocolate to drip off and place the cookies on a sheet of parchment paper to set.
6. Allow the Chocolate to Harden:
- Let the chocolate-covered cookies sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens completely. This may take some time, but the wait will be worth it!
Enjoy!
Once the chocolate has hardened, your chocolate-dipped almond cookies are ready to enjoy. These cookies make for a perfect treat for any occasion, with a delightful blend of soft cookie texture and rich chocolate coating.
This recipe is easy to follow and results in delicious cookies that are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy your baking and treat yourself to these sweet, nutty delights!