Praline Cantuccini
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Praline Cantuccini are twice baked Italian biscuits that combine the richness of praline paste with cocoa powder and toasted almonds. These crisp, dunking biscuits come together in just 20 minutes of preparation, followed by 25 minutes in the oven. Perfect for anyone who enjoys the luxurious flavour of praline and chocolate in a traditional biscuit format, they suit afternoon tea or as an elegant homemade gift.
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Ingredients
- 150 galmonds
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gdark brown sugar
- 2eggs
- 100 gbutter
- 1vanilla extract
- 250 gflour
- 5 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 100 gpraline paste
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: For evenly baked cantuccini.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, and confectioners' sugar.
Tip: For a deeper flavor.
- 6
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 7
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly.
Tip: For even baking.
- 8
Place cantuccini on prepared baking tray, leaving 1 inch of space between each.
Tip: For even baking.
- 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on them after 10 minutes.
- 10
Allow cantuccini to cool completely on the tray.
Tip: For best results.
- 11
To make praline, melt praline paste in a saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally until smooth.
- 12
Spread praline on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool and set.
Tip: For best results.
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