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Hausfreunde Cookies With Caramelised Cashews

Hausfreunde Cookies with Caramelised Cashews: A Festive Delight

Hausfreunde Cookies With Caramelised Cashews are delightful German treats that bring festive cheer with their crunchy textures and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour for a healthier twist
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can add moisture and richness
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cubed; coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free version
  • 1 large egg for a vegan option, use a flax egg
  • a pinch salt to enhance sweetness and balance flavors
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract as an alternative
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup almond paste or marzipan if unavailable, use more jam
  • 1/2 cup apricot jam can switch with favorite fruit jam
For the Coating and Topping
  • 1 cup dark chocolate or semi-sweet/milk chocolate based on preference
  • 1 cup cashew nuts can substitute with pecans or almonds
  • 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for caramelizing cashew nuts

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Cutter
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix the dry ingredients: Combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a stand mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
  2. Incorporate the wet ingredients: Add cubed butter, egg, and vanilla extract; mix on medium speed until dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Chill the dough: Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  5. Roll and cut the dough: Roll to 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes; bake for 20 minutes until edges are golden.
  6. Spread the apricot jam on half the cookies, then create sandwiches with the remaining cookies.
  7. Prepare the almond paste: Roll out and cut out rounds to place on top of the jam-covered cookies.
  8. Melt chocolate until smooth and dip the tops of cookies into it, then let set.
  9. Caramelize the cashews in a pan, add sugar, and cool slightly; sprinkle on the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different jams or nuts based on preference.

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