Ginger-Chocolate Biscuit Snowmen
6 servings
60 minutes
Ginger-chocolate biscuit snowmen are true winter magic in your kitchen. This recipe combines the warming aroma of ground ginger with the rich taste of cocoa, creating a delightful blend of spicy warmth and soft chocolate tenderness. Originating in European cuisine as a festive treat, these shaped biscuits have become a symbol of winter holidays and cozy family evenings. Their airy texture and sweet-spicy flavor are perfectly complemented by decorations made from colorful chocolate pencils or sugar icing, making them not only tasty but also festive. These biscuits are great for Christmas tea parties, gifts for friends, or simply to create a cozy atmosphere at home. Enjoy every bite of this aromatic treat!
1
Mix butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa in a saucepan, place it over medium heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Then cool it down.
- Butter: 75 g
- Sugar: 60 g
- Milk: 50 ml
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
2
Separately beat the egg lightly with a fork or whisk. Add to the mixture and beat with a mixer.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Mix the flour with baking soda and ginger, then add to the mixture. Whisk well until a soft and uniform dough forms.
- Whole wheat flour (stone-ground): 100 g
- Baking soda: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
4
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (mark 5). Pour the dough into silicone tree, snowman, or human-shaped molds in an even and not too thick layer, as the dough will rise (the amount of resulting sponge will depend on the size of the molds). Bake for 15 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
5
Once ready, completely cool the biscuit (for example, on a rack), then decorate with colorful pencils (chocolate ones work well). You can also decorate with icing made from powdered sugar by adding a few teaspoons of water or any juice.
- Sugar writing icing (decorating pens): to taste