Pumpkin Cocoa Biscuits with Strawberry Jam Filling

Bicolored Cocoa and Pumpkin Biscuits
Category: Desserts
Yield: 20 Biscuits

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pumpkin: Start by preparing the pumpkin. Peel and cut it into cubes, then steam it until soft. Once cooked, blend the pumpkin until smooth to obtain about 200g of puree. Allow the puree to cool down.

2. Make the Dough: Once the pumpkin puree has cooled, you can begin preparing the dough. In a large bowl, combine the flour and butter. Use your hands to work the mixture together until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cooled pumpkin puree, potato starch, and sugar. Mix everything thoroughly to form a smooth, homogenous dough.

3. Divide the Dough: Split the dough into two equal portions. Leave one portion plain, and to the second portion, add the cocoa powder. Knead until well blended, resulting in a dark-colored dough.

4. Chill the Dough: Wrap both dough portions in plastic wrap and refrigerate them for about 30 minutes to firm up.

5. Shape the Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease or line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out both portions of dough to a thickness of about 1 cm. Using a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter (approximately 7 cm), cut out 20 biscuits from each dough (dark and light).

6. Carve the Details: Use a small knife to carve out eyes and a mouth on the light-colored dough biscuits, creating a jack-o’-lantern effect.

7. Bake the Biscuits: Arrange the dark and light biscuits on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly golden around the edges.

8. Assemble the Biscuits: Once baked, allow the biscuits to cool slightly on a wire rack. Take the dark biscuits and spread a generous layer of strawberry jam on them. Top with the light-colored biscuits to create sandwich-style biscuits.

9. Serve and Enjoy: Your delicious bicolored cocoa and pumpkin biscuits are now ready to enjoy! These fun, festive treats are perfect for any fall occasion or simply as a delightful snack to brighten your day.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Note: The nutritional values are estimates and will vary based on ingredient brands and exact measurements used.

These Bicolored Cocoa and Pumpkin Biscuits are not only visually stunning, but they also capture the essence of fall with their rich cocoa flavor and the comforting sweetness of pumpkin. Whether you’re serving them for a Halloween treat or enjoying them with a cup of tea, these biscuits are sure to be a hit!