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Cookie Recipes
Portuguese Sweet Potato Christmas Biscuits Recipe
Portuguese sweet potato Christmas biscuits recipe (receita de broas de natal), are traditional cookies made with sweet potatoes and almonds.
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Preparation time | 50 min |
Cooking Time | 20 min |
Ready In | 9 h 10 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 12 |
Ingredients
14 oz (400 g) sweet potato3 cups (600 g) sugar2 3/4 cups (300 g) ground almond meal2 large eggs4 egg yolks7 oz (200 g) candied orange peel1/3 cup (50 g) corn flour (cornmeal)1/3 cup (50 g) all-purpose flourButter (for greasing)Extra flour (for dusting)1 beaten egg yolk (for brushing)
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Preparation
- Peel the sweet potatoes and boil them until soft.
- Drain, then mash the sweet potatoes and mix in 2 cups (400 g) of sugar.
- Cook on low heat until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Add the almond meal, the remaining 1 cup (200 g) of sugar, 2 whole eggs, and 4 egg yolks and mix well.
- Then add the finely chopped candied orange peel, cornmeal, and all-purpose flour.
- Continue cooking on low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens.
- Once done, let it cool completely, then cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C).
- Dust a surface with flour and shape the dough into small round or oval biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on a greased baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Beat one egg yolk and brush it over the biscuits.
- Then, mix two egg yolks thoroughly and brush this over the tops of the biscuits for extra shine.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, but check frequently as baking times may vary depending on the oven.
- Once done, let the biscuits cool completely on the baking sheet.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Daring Gourmet
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