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Chocolate-Dipped Spritz Washboards with Pistachios

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Introduction

Welcome to our delightful Chocolate-Dipped Spritz Washboards with Pistachios recipe. A perfect blend of rich chocolate and crunchy pistachios, these cookies are a unique twist on traditional baked goods. Perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat any time.

Tips for this Recipe

To achieve the best results, ensure your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to help with a smooth dough consistency. Chocolate should be melted carefully to prevent seizing, and pistachios should be shelled just prior to use for optimal freshness.

Why you will love this recipe

This recipe marries the sweet allure of chocolate with the satisfying texture of nuts. The spritz shape and decorative dipping in chocolate make each bite a delightful surprise, while also showcasing your creativity on the plate.

Ingredients

  • chocolate
  • sugar
  • vanilla
  • eggs

Advised Equipments

  1. Mixing Bowls
  2. Stand Mixer
  3. Piping Bags with Star Tips
  4. Rolling Pin
  5. Silicone Cookie Cutter (Spritz shape)
  6. Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper
  7. Convection Oven or Standard Oven
  8. Chocolate Dipping Funnels (optional)
  9. Pistachio Sheller
  10. Cooling Racks

History of the Recipe

The origins of chocolate-dipped cookies trace back to various European desserts, where innovation in confectionery has always been celebrated. The spritz cookie form itself is a nod to traditional German baking techniques. Combining these elements with pistachios pays homage to the rich culinary history while adding a contemporary twist.

Fun Facts about this Recipe

Chocolate-Dipped Spritz Washboards are not just delicious treats; they’re also visually captivating. The spritz shape, which is reminiscent of an old washing board, adds a playful historical reference to the recipe while celebrating the versatility and adaptability of chocolate in baking.

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Chocolate-Dipped Spritz Washboards with Pistachios

Chocolate-Dipped Spritz Washboards with Pistachios

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Equipment

  • - Mixing Bowls: Essential for combining ingredients smoothly.

  • - Stand Mixer: Useful for mixing dough effortlessly.

  • - Piping Bags with Star Tips: For decorative piping on cookies.

  • - Rolling Pin: To roll out cookie dough evenly.

  • - Silicone Cookie Cutter (Spritz shape): Perfect for creating spritz shapes.

  • - Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper: To prevent cookies from sticking during baking.

  • - Convection Oven or Standard Oven: For evenly baked cookies.

  • - Chocolate Dipping Funnels (optional): If you're looking to dip chocolates with ease.

  • - Pistachio Sheller: To shell pistachios without the need for a nutcracker or hands.

  • - Cooling Racks: For even cooling and preventing cookies from becoming soggy on one side.

Ingredients

  • chocolate

  • sugar

  • vanilla

  • egg

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Heat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
2

Instruction 2

Make Buttery Sugar Cookie dough as directed, with the following exceptions:
3

Instruction 3

Eliminate the egg.
4

Instruction 4

Substitute 1 cup confectioners' sugar for the granulated sugar and substitute 3/4 teaspoon almond extract for the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5

Instruction 5

Pack the cylinder of the press with some of the dough. Proceed according to the cookie press instructions. Pipe the dough in 3-inch-long strips onto a large ungreased baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart. Use a paring knife to cut the dough free from the cookie press.
6

Instruction 6

Freeze or chill the cookies on the baking sheet until firm.
7

Instruction 7

Bake until edges are pale golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool on sheets 2 minutes, then transfer cookies with a metal spatula to racks to cool.
8

Instruction 8

Continue to pipe, chill, and bake more spritz washboards in batches with remaining dough (pipe and chill on second sheet while first sheet is baking; cool baking sheets between batches and use fresh parchment paper).
9

Instruction 9

Melt chocolate (see Cooks' Notes) in a deep metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove bowl from the pan. Use a folded towel to tilt the bowl slightly, so that the melted chocolate is deep enough for dipping the cookies.
10

Instruction 10

Put pistachios in a shallow bowl.
11

Instruction 11

Set cooling racks on baking sheets.
12

Instruction 12

Dip cookies, one at a time, in chocolate so that it coats about half the cookie on the diagonal, then scrape off the excess chocolate from the bottom of the cookie against the rim of the bowl.
13

Instruction 13

Sprinkle the chocolate with some pistachios and arrange the cookies on the racks.
14

Instruction 14

Let cookies stand at room temperature until the chocolate has set, about 1 hour.
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