Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Nussecken, a traditional German treat that combines a buttery base with a rich nut and chocolate topping. This easy-to-follow recipe will have you creating delicious nut triangles that are perfect for family gatherings, coffee breaks, or simply enjoying as a sweet snack. With a harmonious blend of hazelnuts and dark chocolate, these homemade delights are sure to impress everyone at your table. Gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible treats that taste better than store-bought!
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g all-purpose flour
- 175 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 125 g butter (softened)
- 400 g ground hazelnuts (or walnuts/almonds)
- 400 g chopped nuts (or almonds)
- 350 g brown sugar
- 400 g dark chocolate (for coating)
- 6 tbsp apricot jam (or any fruit preserve)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, eggs, softened butter, and salt to form a smooth dough. Roll it out evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the apricot jam over the dough to add flavor and help hold the nuts in place.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with milk and brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in ground hazelnuts and vanilla seeds until well combined.
- Evenly spread the nut mixture over the jam-covered dough.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into triangles.
- Melt the dark chocolate and dip each triangle into the chocolate, letting them set completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 triangle (40g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg