Praliné & Muscovado Biscuits
Indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of these delectable Praliné & Muscovado Biscuits. Perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or as a delightful homemade gift, these biscuits combine the sweetness of muscovado sugar with the sophisticated taste of homemade praliné.
Ingredients
For the Praliné:
- 50g whole blanched almonds
- 50g whole hazelnuts
- 65g granulated sugar
For the Biscuits:
- 160g butter, softened
- 70g muscovado sugar
- 2 packets vanilla sugar
- 50g milk
- 80g praliné
- 220g flour
Directions
Praliné:
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 150°C.
- Bake the Nuts: Place the almonds and hazelnuts on a silicone mat or parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Cool and Remove Skins: Allow the nuts to cool, then rub them between your hands to remove most of the skins.
- Make the Caramel: In a heavy saucepan, melt the granulated sugar over medium heat until it turns amber in color.
- Cool the Caramel: Pour the caramel onto a silicone mat or parchment paper to cool completely, then break it into pieces.
- Blend into Praliné: Blend the nuts and caramel pieces in a food processor until it forms a smooth, liquid praliné. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Biscuits:
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 160°C.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, muscovado sugar, and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy.
- Warm the Milk: Slightly warm the milk and mix it with the praliné. Combine this mixture with the creamed butter.
- Incorporate the Flour: Gradually mix in the flour until well incorporated.
- Pipe the Dough: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a 6B star nozzle and pipe the dough onto parchment paper in the desired shapes.
- Bake: Bake for 17 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the biscuits to cool on a wire rack.
Additional Information
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Calories: 180 kcal per biscuit
- Servings: 20 biscuits
Enjoy!
These Praliné & Muscovado Biscuits are a delightful treat, combining the richness of praliné with the deep flavor of muscovado sugar. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee, or share them with friends and family. Happy baking!
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Praliné & Muscovado Biscuits
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 20 1x
Ingredients
For the Praliné:
50g whole blanched almonds
50g whole hazelnuts
65g granulated sugar
For the biscuits:
160g butter, softened
70g muscovado sugar
2 packets vanilla sugar
50g milk
80g praliné
220g flour
Instructions
Praliné:
Preheat the oven to 150°C. Place almonds and hazelnuts on a silicone mat or parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool, then rub between hands to remove most of the skins.
In a heavy saucepan, melt the granulated sugar over medium heat until amber in color. Pour onto a silicone mat or parchment paper to cool completely, then break into pieces.
Blend the nuts and caramel pieces in a food processor until it forms a smooth, liquid praliné. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Biscuits:
Preheat oven to 160°C.
Cream together butter, muscovado sugar, and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy. Warm the milk slightly and mix with the praliné. Combine with the butter mixture.
Gradually mix in the flour until well incorporated. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a 6B star nozzle.
Pipe the dough onto parchment paper in the desired shapes.
Bake for 17 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 Kcal