Description
German bakeries inspired these delightful chocolate dipped almond horn cookies that curve into a perfect crescent shape, packed with ground almonds and finished with a luxurious chocolate coating that makes your taste buds dance with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and cover two baking sheets with parchment paper for perfect cookie preparation.
- Blend ¼ cup softened butter with ½ cup sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for your cookies.
- Incorporate 2 large eggs into the butter mixture, adding them individually and stirring thoroughly after each addition to ensure even distribution.
- Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract, which will enhance the delicate flavor of your almond horns.
- Whisk 1 cup almond flour with a small pinch of salt, then gently fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Form small portions of dough into curved horn shapes, positioning them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Slide the sheets into the 350°F oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to wire racks.
- Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval.
- Dip one end of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, then place on fresh parchment paper to set.
Notes
- Almond flour is key for authentic texture, so measure carefully and avoid packing it down when filling your measuring cup.
- Shaping consistent horn curves takes practice, so roll the dough between your palms and gently bend into a crescent for even baking.
- For gluten-free version, confirm your almond flour is certified gluten-free and consider using dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container keeps them crisp, and they’ll stay fresh for about 5 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg