Brazilian recipe
Homemade Abracadinhos (Receita de abraçadinhos caseiros)
A classic Brazilian treat, these delicate cookies feature a tender, melt-in-your-mouth pastry folded around a sweet guava paste center. Perfect for tea time or special gatherings.
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Ingredients
500g vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
200ml guaraná soda
All-purpose flour, as needed to reach rolling consistency
Goiabada, cut into thin strips
Caster sugar, for coating
1 tablespoon sugar
200ml guaraná soda
All-purpose flour, as needed to reach rolling consistency
Goiabada, cut into thin strips
Caster sugar, for coating
Where to find ingredients
Find vegetable shortening, flour, and sugar at any local supermarket in the baking aisle. Goiabada (guava paste) can be found at international specialty grocers or Latin American food importers. If you cannot find guaraná soda, you may use a light sparkling lemonade as a substitute to maintain the liquid-to-dough ratio, though it will slightly alter the traditional flavor profile.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guaraná soda.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms that can be rolled out.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for approximately 30 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out to your desired thickness.
- Cut the dough into small, uniform squares.
- Place a strip of goiabada in the center of each dough square.
- Fold the corners of the dough together to enclose the filling, forming a small parcel.
- Arrange the parcels on a baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for airflow.
- Bake in a preheated oven until they turn a light golden color.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Once cooled, lightly toss or dust the cookies in caster sugar.
Observations
Abracadinhos are a traditional Brazilian sweet, cherished for their simple yet addictive profile. This recipe pairs a rich, shortbread-like dough with the distinct, fruity sweetness of goiabada—a firm guava paste. The result is a dainty, elegant cookie that is slightly crisp on the outside and wonderfully soft within.
Crafting these at home is a straightforward process that yields professional results. Whether you are hosting an afternoon tea or looking to add a touch of authentic Brazilian tradition to your dessert spread, these treats are sure to be a hit. The secret lies in the light, buttery texture of the dough, which perfectly balances the intense flavor of the guava.
Crafting these at home is a straightforward process that yields professional results. Whether you are hosting an afternoon tea or looking to add a touch of authentic Brazilian tradition to your dessert spread, these treats are sure to be a hit. The secret lies in the light, buttery texture of the dough, which perfectly balances the intense flavor of the guava.
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