Elisen Gingerbread
Nutritional values
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calories | 78 kcal | (4 %) | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | (1 %) | ||
| Fat | 4.1 g | (4 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 9 g | (6 %) |
Ingredients
- For the dough
- 2 egg yolks
- 175 grams brown sugar
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar
- 1 pinch ground cloves and cinnamon
- Rum extract
- 6 drops Lemon extract
- 25 grams Pastry flour
- 1 generous pinch Baking powder
- 150 grams almonds
- 100 grams Hazelnuts
- 100 grams Candied lemon
- 2 egg whites
- 25 tort wafers (7 cm diameter) (approximately 3 inches)
- For the glazes
- 75 grams powdered sugar
- 35 grams cornstarch
- 100 grams Dark chocolate
Preparation steps
For the dough: Whisk the egg yolks with 1/2 the brown sugar, the vanilla sugar, spices and extracts for about 2 minutes, until foamy. Combine the sifted flour and baking powder then mix into the egg yolk mixture along with the almonds, hazelnuts and candied lemon peel.
Whip the egg whites until stiff, sprinkling in the remaining sugar. Fold into the egg yolk mixture, spread over the wafers and smooth the surface with a wet knife.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the cookies on the prepared pan and let dry for 2 hours. Bake in a preheated oven (150°C) (approximately 300°F) for 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
For the glazes: Sift the powdered sugar. Mix with 1-2 tablespoons hot water and stir until smooth. Spread over 1/3 of the warm cookies. Transfer the remaining glaze to a small saucepan, add the cornstarch and cook over low heat until lightly caramelized. Stir in 150 ml (approximately 2/3 cup) hot water, bring to a boil then reduce the heat and stir for 2 minutes over low heat. Let cool slightly then spread very thinly over another 1/3 of the cookies.
For the chocolate glaze: Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt over a hot water bath, stirring until smooth. Spread over the remaining cold gingerbread cookies. Let the glaze set before serving.
