Sweet and Nutty Chocolate Balls Packed with Cocoa
A sweet, nutty baked snack flavored with cocoa powder and almond powder.
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This snack is baked with cocoa powder and almond powder instead of actual chocolate for a bittersweet taste. Baked until natural cracks form on the outside, they are crisp on the exterior and soft on the inside. If you do not have an oven, you can also shape them flat and cook them in a frying pan.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servingsOriginal: 18 pieces
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Butter90 g
- Powdered sugar (or sugar 5 tbsp)75 g
- Egg1/2
- Cake flour150 g (1 1/2 cups)
- Baking powder1/2 tsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Almond powder25 g (3 tbsp)
- Cocoa powder12.5 g (2 tbsp)
- Take the butter and egg out of the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Combine the cake flour, baking powder, and salt, then sift together twice.
- If you do not have almond powder, you can substitute with cake flour (25g), or add crunch bits or chocolate chips.
Steps
1. Using a whisk, beat the butter softened at room temperature until it reaches a mayonnaise-like consistency.
2. Add the powdered sugar and mix evenly.
If using sugar instead of powdered sugar, add 5 tbsp and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
3. Once the powdered sugar and butter are evenly mixed...
4. Beat 1 egg and add only 1/2 of it.
Do not add the whole egg, or the dough will become too loose.
5. Mix thoroughly.
6. Add the almond powder and cocoa powder to the sifted cake flour (+baking powder +salt).
If you do not have almond powder, you can substitute with cake flour (25g), or add crunch bits or chocolate chips.
7. Cut through with a spatula as if slicing to mix...
8. Bring the dough together into a single lump.
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9. Put the dough in a plastic bag and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
10. Take the dough out of the refrigerator, pinch off small portions, and shape them into round balls.
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11. Bake in the oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes.
12. If cooking in a frying pan, flatten them slightly so they are easy to cook, then pan-fry both sides.
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13. When the outside is crispy and natural cracks form, they are well baked.
14. Let them cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar through a sieve.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you add all of 1 egg, the dough will become too loose, so you must not.
- When the outside is crispy and natural cracks form, they are well baked.
FAQ
Can I use regular granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar?
You can substitute 5 tbsp of sugar; just mix it thoroughly with the butter until the granules dissolve.
What happens if I add all 1 egg?
If you add 1 whole egg, the dough will become overly wet and loose, so be sure to beat it first and add only half.
What can I do if I don't have almond powder?
You can replace it with an equal amount of cake flour (25g), or fold in crunch bits or chocolate chips instead.
Can I make these in a frying pan instead of an oven?
Yes, shape the dough into flatter patties and pan-fry them on both sides so they cook evenly and turn crispy throughout.
