Maghrebian hazelnut biscuits using a Thermomix
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Indulge in the delightful world of Maghrebian hazelnut biscuits, a treat that carries the essence of North African cuisine right to your palate! With a rich blend of hazelnuts, butter, and a touch of vanilla sugar, these cookies are a testament to the region's love for nuts and sweets. Legend has it that these biscuits were traditionally enjoyed during festive gatherings, where families would come together to share stories and laughter over a plateful of these golden delights. Each bite is a crunchy embrace, with the whole hazelnut nestled in the center, reminding you that sometimes, the simplest ingredients create the most heartwarming memories. So, whether you pair them with a cup of mint tea or enjoy them solo, these biscuits are sure to transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Maghreb!
Ingredients
- 200 g Hazelnut
- 200 g Butter
- 200 g Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Bag(s) Vanilla sugar
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 500 g Flour
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Baking powder
Steps
- Add 200 g of hazelnut in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 15sec / 0°C / Speed 6.
- Setaside a preparation content.
- Add 200 g of butter, 200 g of granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 1 bag(s) of vanilla sugar, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 500 g of flour, 1 tablespoon(s) of baking powder in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 1:45min / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Next, add the reserved crushed roasted hazelnuts and mix.
- Mix manual: 35sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Setaside in a fridge during 30min.
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Take the dough out of the refrigerator and shape it into balls the size of a walnut.
- Take a whole hazelnut for each cookie and place it in the center of each ball of dough. Gently press the hazelnut so that it sticks to the dough.
- Arrange the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 12min to 15min.
- Let the cookies cool on a rack before enjoying them.
