Indulge in the beauty of these two-tone leaf-shaped Christmas cookies that not only look delightful but promise to be a hit for a cozy afternoon snack accompanied by delicious hot chocolate.
These two-tone leaf-shaped cookies have a beautiful appearance. It’s time to think about Christmas biscuits, and these have a lovely visual appeal. I enjoyed making them, and they were really appreciated as a delicious treat alongside a hot chocolate.
Ingredients
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Flour
180 g
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Sugar
90 g
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Butter
100 g
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Unsweetened cocoa
1 tbsp
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Decorative sugar
50 g
Preparation
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1
Making the dough
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In the bowl of your mixer, combine the butter, sugar, egg, and flour. Knead until you have a homogeneous dough. Divide the dough into two portions and add cocoa to one of them. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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2
Shaping the leaf cookies
Take pieces of dough (white and cocoa) weighing 7 g each and shape them into small logs about 4 cm long. Combine the two small logs. Pinch the ends to form a leaf shape.
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3
Finishing the cookies
Place them on a Silpat mat or parchment paper. Create leaf veins with a knife and dip them in sugar.
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Baking
Bake the two-tone cookies for 15 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Serve on a pretty plate in festive colors. A delightful afternoon snack with hot chocolate awaits!
