Desert Rose Cookies, try them with Amaranth Flakes

The Desert Rose cookies are a popular type of cookie throughout our country, with a wide variety of alternative recipes. They are generally made with almond flour, but they are also often found in their variant with wheat flour and raisins.

But where does this curious name come from? It comes from the desert rose of the same name, a mineral formation composed of gypsum crystals that forms, precisely, in the desert.

The common factor linking these cookies, however, is flakes. The soft heart of the desert roses is thus contrasted with the crunchiness of the outer flakes, creating a mix full of distinctive taste and textures.

Today's version involves the use of our Amaranth Flakes, tasty amaranth flakes that will give your cookies all the unique properties of this naturally gluten-free pseudo-cereal!"

Desert Roses: corn flakes turn into amaranth flakes

Ingredients:

• 125 gr gluten-free flour
• 125 gr almond flour
• 100 gr amaranth flakes
• 2 medium eggs
• 180 gr butter
• 1 packet (16 gr) of baking powder
• 150 gr of sugar
• 1 vanilla pod

For the topping:

• 200 gr amaranth flakes
• powdered sugar
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Procedure:

First get a planetary mixer, which you are going to fill with the softened butter, sugar, a pinch of salt and the seeds of a vanilla bean. Operate the whisk and also add the eggs, one by one. Once you have a smooth mixture, also add the sifted baking powder and flour. Mix well and add the almond flour as well.

Transfer everything to a clean bowl and also add the crumbled Amaranth Flakes. Form small balls of dough and roll them in the uncrumbled flakes so they stick well, and let them rest in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.

Then place them on a baking sheet, and bake at 170° for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are nicely browned and their fragrance spreads throughout the house.

Once ready, let them cool and sprinkle them with powdered sugar. If you want an extra touch of sweetness, try incorporating raisins into the dough as well!

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Can't wait to make this recipe? In our shop you can find a wide selection of Flakes and cereals for every taste!