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Mini Nests with Almonds (sádlovky)

35 – 40 mini nests
Vegetarian Diet, Czech Baking

Mini Nests with Almonds (sádlovky) are very delicate but delicious at the same time. They offer the perfect combination of cocoa–chocolate flavor and crunchy almond. For a fun and fruity twist, try substituting some or all of the almonds with your favorite strawberry or raspberry preserves – it adds a...

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... lovely chewy texture and a burst of fruity sweetness that complements the delicate cookie beautifully!

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Tom the Chef Tom the Chef Founder
December 14, 2023
Mini Nests with Almonds (sádlovky) on the blue plate, side detail shot
  • 40 min.
  • 40 min.
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Ingredients:

Cookie dough:

* For a version with filling, optionally substitute raspberry or strawberry preserves.

Tools:

Directions:

1. Dough:

Begin by preparing the dough for Mini Nests with Almonds (sádlovky).

1.1. Place into a kitchen mixer with a flat beater attachment:

1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups of confectioners’ sugar
½ cup + 2 TBSP of cocoa powder
2 ¼ sticks of butter – soft

Process on a slow speed until all ingredients are partially combined.

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1.2.

Then increase the speed to medium-high and process until the dough is formed (about 2 – 3 minutes). The final dough can be slightly crumbly.

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2. Preheat the oven:

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Mini Nests with Almonds (sádlovky)

3. Form Mini Nests with Almonds Sádlovky:

3.1.

Using your hands and a scale, separate the dough into individual portions, each about 0.5 OZ, and roll them into balls.

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3.2.

Place each ball on a baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other (about 25 – 30 on each baking sheet).

Mini Nests with Almonds (sádlovky)

4. Bake:

4.1. Bake in a preheated oven until fully baked (about 8 – 10 minutes).

Important:

  • Rotate the baking sheets in the middle of baking.
  • They will still be soft at first but will eventually harden after just a few minutes of cooling
Mini Nests with Almonds (sádlovky)

5. Final Touch:

A. Almond version:

Push one almond into each immediately after baking while still hot.

Mini Nests with Almonds (sádlovky)

B. Preserve version:

  • Create a small dent with the other side of the wooden spoon.
  • Then fill with preserve.
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Important:
Let totally cool on the baking sheet before serving or further manipulation.

Mini Nests with Almonds (sádlovky)

If parts of the ingredients stick to the side of the kitchen mixer during processing, stop the mixer, and use a spatula to mix it back in. Then, continue processing.

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