Double Chocolate Viennese Biscuits with Hazelnut Crunch

Double Chocolate Viennese Biscuits

Category: Desserts
Serves: 30
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   Begin by using an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This will ensure your biscuits are soft and tender.

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2. Add Flavor:
   Grate the zest of one untreated orange and add it to the butter-sugar mixture. The fresh, citrusy flavor will add a beautiful fragrance to your biscuits.

3. Combine the Dry Ingredients:
   Sift together the all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder to remove any lumps. Gradually fold this dry mix into the butter mixture, ensuring it blends well. This will create a smooth, chocolatey dough.

4. Add Milk:
   Slowly incorporate the whole milk into the dough, mixing just until it forms a smooth and cohesive batter.

5. Shape the Biscuits:
   Prepare your baking tray by lining it with parchment paper. Using a spoon or your hands, shape the dough into small balls and place them on the tray, leaving about 2 cm of space between each one. You can also use a piping bag to create more delicate, traditional Viennese biscuit shapes.

6. Bake:
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) for a static oven or 160°C (320°F) for a fan oven. Bake the biscuits for 12 minutes, or 6-8 minutes if using a ventilated oven. Keep a close eye on them to avoid overbaking. When they’re done, they should be lightly golden on the edges.

7. Cool Down:
   Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. This ensures they firm up without becoming soggy.

8. Dip in Chocolate:
   While the biscuits cool, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between to prevent burning.
   Once melted, dip one end of each biscuit into the chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off.

9. Add Hazelnut Granules:
   Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle hazelnut granules onto the dipped chocolate end of each biscuit for a crunchy finish. This adds both flavor and texture to your delightful cookies.

10. Set the Biscuits:
    Allow the chocolate-covered end of each biscuit to cool and harden at room temperature. This will give you a beautifully glossy and crunchy finish.

11. Serve:
    Once the chocolate is completely set, your Double Chocolate Viennese Biscuits are ready to be served! Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, these biscuits will surely impress your guests.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

These elegant Double Chocolate Viennese Biscuits offer a perfect balance of rich, dark chocolate flavor with a hint of citrus, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Enjoy these delightful cookies as a special homemade dessert that’s sure to impress!