Tosca Cookies (Cream of Wheat Cookies)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Delicious Tosca Cookies (Cream of Wheat Cookies) for your tea time
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup almonds , ground
1/3 cup cream of wheat
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
4 tablespoons butter , melted
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon corn syrup
1/3 cup slivered almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
162
Sugar
10g
Fat
12g
Tosca Cookies (Cream of Wheat Cookies) originated from Europe. These cookies are traditionally made with cream of wheat, ground almonds, sugar and butter. The result is a delicious cookie that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a topping of caramelized almonds. This cookie can be enjoyed with your family or friends during an afternoon tea break. The rich, nutty and buttery flavor will leave you wanting more!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
2.In a bowl whisk together flour, ground almonds, cream of wheat and baking powder.
3.In another bowl beat shortening and sugar.
4.Add the egg.
5.Gradually add the dry mixture to the shortening mixture, and blend it well.
6.Drop the dough by rounded teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet.
7.Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
8.Melt butter in a saucepan.
9.Add sugar and corn syrup and then cook over low heat for two minutes.
10.Stir in almonds for topping. APPLY THE TOPPING IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU REMOVE COOKIES FROM OVEN.
11.Broil for a few seconds until the topping is nicely browned.

PROS

These cookies are delicious and easy to make.

They are perfect for tea time with your family and friends.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The cooking time is a bit long, but worth it for the delicious taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

We can’t say that this cookie has a lot of health benefits but it can be enjoyed as an occasional sweet indulgence.
Almonds contain healthy fat that is good for your heart.
Cream of wheat is packed with nutrients and is a good source of protein and fiber.

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