Praline Cantuccini
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Crunchy almond cookies sandwiched with creamy praline, perfect for dipping in wine or coffee.
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Ingredients
- 150almonds
- 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
Detail level
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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