MOSTACCIOLI with COFFEE, Neapolitan almond sweets for Christmas flavored with coffee, simple and quick, covered with chocolate.
The MOSTACCIOLI with COFFEE were born partly for fun and partly out of necessity (I craved Christmas sweets but had zero desire to leave the house). Usually, I make the classic Neapolitan mostaccioli with almonds, but this time I decided to give them a caffeinated twist: since you need energy at Christmas, let it come from sweets!
The aroma of coffee in the dough gives these soft mostaccioli an extra boost: they remain tasty, spicy, super aromatic, and most importantly, easy and quick. Additionally, thanks to the dark chocolate coating, they become even more irresistible. And, precisely because they are dairy-free in the dough, many love them even for breakfast… yes, I know, it’s not right, but every now and then it’s okay.
Of course, they are perfect for gifting: just put them in a transparent bag, a red ribbon, and voilà… Christmas gift ready!
Follow me in the kitchen today, there are mostaccioli with coffee.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 30 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, New Year's
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Half orange juice
- 3 1/3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 teaspoon pisto
- 5 tablespoons coffee
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 7 oz chocolate
- 1/3 cup milk
Steps
Chop the almonds with a mixer and place them in a bowl.
Add the flour, sugar, juice from half an orange, coffee, cocoa, pisto, jam, water, or milk, all the ingredients, and mix well.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it with a 2.75-inch or 4-inch cutter, as you prefer, and place the cookies on the baking sheet.
Bake at 302°F for 15-20 minutes then let cool.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler with milk or water and cover the cookies, let them dry well before serving.
Bon appétit
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MOSTACCIOLI with COFFEE
Useful tips for perfect mostaccioli with coffee
– Use strong coffee: the flavor will be more intense.
– If you want soft mostaccioli for days, add a teaspoon of honey.
– Spices work magic: cinnamon and orange are perfect.
– For the glaze, melt the chocolate in a double boiler: it shines better and doesn’t burn.
– Let the dough rest for 10 minutes: it rolls out better and doesn’t stick.
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FAQ MOSTACCIOLI with COFFEE
Can I make mostaccioli with coffee without almonds?
Yes, you can replace them with hazelnuts or biscuit flour.
Can I use instant coffee?
Sure! Just dissolve it in a little hot water.
How long do mostaccioli last?
Up to 10 days sealed in a tin box… if they last!
Can I skip the chocolate?
If you want to, but trust me: the glaze makes all the difference.
