Ingredients:

• 150 grams of yogurt
• 120 grams of sugar
• 380 grams of flour
• 8 grams of baking powder
• 120 ml of vegetable oil
• Vanilla essence or vanillin
• 200 grams of semi-sweet chocolate
• 2 tablespoons of almonds

Method of preparation:

Pasta

1. To begin, let’s prepare the dough for our cookies.
2. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla essence with a whisk until smooth and homogeneous.
3. Then add the flour and baking powder, and mix well until all the ingredients are completely incorporated.

Biscuit Formation

1. Once the dough is ready, it’s time to shape our cookies.
2. Using your hands, form small balls of dough and then flatten them slightly to form cookies of the desired size and shape.
3. You can make them round, oblong, or even use cookie cutters to give them fun shapes.

Bake and Cool

1. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes, or until golden.
2. When they are ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely before proceeding to the next step.

Chocolate Preparation

1. While the cookies cool, it’s time to prepare the delicious chocolate frosting that will make them even more irresistible.
2. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe container or in a bain-marie and, once completely melted, add the chopped almonds and mix well so that they are completely covered in chocolate.

Covering the Cookies with Chocolate

1. Now comes the fun part: gently dip each cookie into the chocolate mixture, ensuring they are completely covered.
2. Let the excess chocolate drip off and then place the cookies on parchment paper to allow the chocolate to solidify.

Waiting for Chocolate to Solidify

1. When all the cookies are covered in chocolate, let them sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens completely.
2. This step may take some time, but I guarantee it will be worth the wait when you taste these delicacies!

The Chocolate Pelotinho is admirably versatile, allowing for countless variations. In addition to nuts and other dried fruits, it is possible to incorporate surprise fillings, such as a piece of strawberry or cherry, or even a touch of liqueur for a more adult version.

The topping can also vary, with options such as grated coconut, matcha powder or biscuit pieces, offering a new experience with each bite.

Chocolate Pelotinho is more than just an Easter sweet; It is an invitation to celebrate, share and create affectionate memories. The simplicity of its recipe, combined with the richness of its flavor, makes it a perfect choice for those who want to add a touch of sweetness and tradition to their festivities.

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