Chocolate-almond cookies
6 servings
120 minutes
Chocolate-almond cookies are a refined dessert inspired by Chinese culinary traditions, where sweets combine deep flavor notes and delicate texture. This cookie blends the rich aroma of cocoa, the tenderness of butter, and the spicy warmth of cinnamon, giving it a special charm. Almond crumbs add a crunchy note, making each bite unique. The lemon zest introduces a light citrus freshness to the flavor. These cookies pair perfectly with tea or coffee, creating cozy moments of enjoyment. They can be a wonderful gift or decoration for a festive table. Their simplicity in preparation makes them accessible even for novice cooks, while their rich taste captivates hearts from the first bite.
1
We mix the dough: combine butter, egg, powdered sugar, add cocoa and flour, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Butter: 175 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Powdered sugar: 125 g
- Cocoa powder: 40 g
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 5 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
2
Roll the dough into a sausage shape, coat it in a mixture of crushed almonds and remaining cinnamon. Place it in the freezer for an hour.
- Almond: 40 g
- Ground cinnamon: 5 teaspoon
3
Cut the chilled dough (sausage) into circles 0.5–1 cm thick.
4
Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 12 minutes. The cookies are ready.