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Donauwellen Plätzchen

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Delicious layered chocolate and vanilla cookies with a cherry filling, known as Donauwellen Plätzchen.

Ingredients

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  • 250 g butter
  • 250 g sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 300 g flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 50 g cocoa powder
  • 400 g cherries
  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 250 g cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder; combine to form a batter.
  5. Spread half the batter on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  6. Drain the cherries and scatter them over the batter.
  7. Spread the remaining batter over the cherries.
  8. Bake for about 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool, then prepare the frosting by melting the chocolate with cream.
  10. Spread the chocolate frosting over the cooled cookies and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Ensure cherries are well-drained to prevent soggy cookies.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before adding frosting.

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Find it online: https://schlemmerplatz.de/donauwellen-platzchen-recipe/