Brazilian recipe
Homemade "Kiss of a Maiden" Cookies
Traditional recipe for crunchy butter cookies with a creamy chocolate filling. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a party favor.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
100 g unsalted margarine
1/2 cup ground walnuts
100 g semi-sweet chocolate
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
100 g unsalted margarine
1/2 cup ground walnuts
100 g semi-sweet chocolate
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients can be found at most supermarkets and grocery stores. Specialty nuts might be available at health food stores or gourmet shops. Chocolate and baking ingredients are widely available.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, sugar, margarine, and ground walnuts until a homogeneous dough forms
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)
- Grease and flour a baking sheet
- Shape small balls with the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden
- While the cookies bake, prepare the filling: heat the chopped semi-sweet chocolate, corn syrup, milk, and butter in a double boiler
- Stir continuously until a thick and homogeneous cream is obtained
- Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool slightly
- After the cookies have cooled, join them two by two with the chocolate filling
Observations
"Kiss of a Maiden" cookies are a classic Brazilian sweet, known for their delicate texture and universally pleasing flavor. The combination of a crunchy dough with a creamy chocolate filling makes them ideal for various occasions, from a quick snack to special events. This simplified recipe allows anyone to prepare this delicious treat at home.
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