Brazilian recipe
Homemade Beijos de Moça Cookies (Biscoitos beijos de moça caseiros)
A traditional recipe for crisp, buttery shortbread-style biscuits sandwiched with a rich, smooth chocolate filling. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a charming gift.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
100g unsalted margarine
1/2 cup ground walnuts
100g dark chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
100g unsalted margarine
1/2 cup ground walnuts
100g dark chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and butter in the baking aisle of any local supermarket. For the dark chocolate and corn syrup, look in the baking or confectionery sections. If unavailable, honey can serve as a substitute for corn syrup, though it will alter the flavor profile slightly.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, sugar, margarine, and ground walnuts until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and lightly flour a baking sheet.
- Shape the dough into small, uniform balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
- While the cookies bake, prepare the filling: in a double boiler over gentle heat, combine the dark chocolate, corn syrup, milk, and unsalted butter.
- Stir continuously until the mixture thickens into a smooth, homogeneous cream.
- Remove the filling from the heat and allow it to cool until lukewarm.
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, sandwich them together in pairs with the chocolate filling.
Observations
Beijos de Moça cookies are a classic Brazilian confection, renowned for their delicate texture and universally loved flavor profile. The contrast between the crisp, nutty dough and the creamy chocolate center makes them a wonderful treat for any occasion, whether it is a casual snack or a more formal gathering. This streamlined recipe ensures that anyone can replicate these delightful biscuits at home.
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