Delicious American Twist on Dutch Bokkenpootjes Recipe

This American Bokkenpootjes recipe puts a fun twist on the traditional Dutch dessert. With a crunchy almond meringue cookie base and a creamy chocolate buttercream filling, these treats are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful sweet treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine almond flour and powdered sugar. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the almond mixture into the egg whites.
3. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool.
4. In a saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
5. In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the chocolate mixture and beat until well combined.
6. Pair up the almond cookies and spread the chocolate buttercream filling on one cookie. Top with another cookie to make a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
7. Refrigerate the cookies for 30 minutes to set the filling. Enjoy your American Bokkenpootjes!

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