Praline Shortbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Praline Shortbread is a buttery biscuit that combines the delicate crunch of shortbread with the sweet richness of praline syrup. Made with flour, butter, sugar and egg yolks, the dough is finished with sesame seeds and praline syrup for a distinctive flavour. Taking just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake, these biscuits suit anyone looking for an elegant homemade treat.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 50 gbrown sugar
- 25 gcaster sugar
- 4 eggegg yolks
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 20 gsesame seeds
- 25 mLpraline syrup
- 1 gsalt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
Tip: Make sure to sift the mixture to ensure it's well combined.
- 3
Add the unsalted butter and caster sugar to a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Tip: Use a slow and steady speed to avoid the butter melting.
- 4
Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
- 5
Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
Tip: Aim for a smooth, even consistency.
- 6
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating until a dough forms.
Tip: Be patient and don't overmix the dough.
- 7
Stir in the sesame seeds and praline syrup.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid crushing the sesame seeds.
- 8
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 3mm.
Tip: Make sure to keep the dough even and consistent.
- 9
Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
Tip: Gently press the cutter into the dough to avoid crumbling.
- 10
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the shortbread during the last 5 minutes of baking to avoid overcooking.
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