Romany Creams are a classic and beloved chocolate-filled biscuit, adored by both adults and children alike. This delightful treat combines the crunch of coconut-infused cocoa biscuits with a smooth layer of melted chocolate, sandwiched between two perfectly baked cookies.
The rich flavors and satisfying texture make it an ideal dessert for any occasion or simply to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. This recipe is perfect for creating a larger batch, ensuring you have enough to share or savor over time.
Ingredients :
- 500 grams of butter ( room temperature )
- 1 cup of caster sugar
- 1/4 cup of icing sugar
- 1/4 cup of oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence
- 4 cups of cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 125 grams of cocoa powder
- 2 cups of medium dessicated coconut .
- 450 grams plain chocolate melted in a bowl in a
- microwave for 2 minutes.
Method :
- In a large bowl w withelectric mixer, butter, oil, icing sugar and caster sugar till light and fluffy,
- about 3 to 4 minutes .
- Next , add the egg and vanilla essence and mix for a minute – now add all the dry ingredients and mix by hand to form a soft dough.
- Cling wrap and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Roll out the dough on a well-floured surface and ensure that your rolling pin is floured as well or simply place some cling film or wax paper over the dough and roll it out. Take a fork and run lightly over the dough, scraping to form a rugged look.
- Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter and place on a greased baking sheet, bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- When cooled turn the biscuits upside down, so if you baked 50 biscuits, only turn around 25 biscuits. Allow the melted chocolate to cool down for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Spoon the chocolate on top of the biscuit and wait for the chocolate to be half set a bit before lightly placing the top biscuit.Press gently.
- Allow Chocolate to set and pack away in an air-tight container till ready to serve …
- Tip – Make a strawberry-infused Romany cream biscuit by adding Strawberry lindt chocolate
I also adjusted the recipe to make a larger amount of biscuits. The amount also depends on the size of your cookie cutter as well.
Delicious !!!
In conclusion, Romany Creams are a timeless treat that brings joy with every bite. Whether shared with loved ones or enjoyed solo, these biscuits are sure to leave a lasting impression.