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SCHWARZ WEISSGEBÄCKThis cookie is a timeless classic, boasting an impressive appearance while being surprisingly approachable to make. The process involves creating a single dough, dividing it in half, and tinting one portion richly with chocolate. From there, it's all about cutting, stacking, or even experimenting with your own artistic patterns. I'll demonstrate two methods, but the creative possibilities are endless—imagine combining flavors akin to working with colored clay. It's a rewarding endeavor, not only for its striking visual appeal on your plate but also for its delightful taste.
Moreover, you might find yourself with leftover end pieces. A quick mix and roll will yield marbled cookies, ensuring nothing goes to waste and adding an extra treat to enjoy! |
Schwarz Weiss Gebäck Recipe
Makes 44 cookies
Ingredients:
For the chocolate dough:
Instructions:
Ingredients:
- 9 Tbsp (125g) unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup (125g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp rum (optional)
- 1 ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (250g) All Purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the chocolate dough:
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp milk
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl mix butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, rum, flour, and baking powder l and mix until a soft and uniform dough forms. The dough should not be overly sticky.
- Cut the dough into two even pieces.
- One dough will stay this way.
- Add cocoa powder, sugar, and milk to the second ball of dough and knead until combined and even in color.
- Please watch the video for detailed instructions.
- Warp in plastic and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough makes it easier to work with.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cut the dough into 1/2" slices and place them on a parchment-covered cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. The cookies will still be pale in color.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, they are ready to be enjoyed.
- Schwarz-Weiss Gebäck can be stored in an airtight container for up to 6-8 weeks.
