Vacuum Cleaner Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these whimsical and delightful Vacuum Cleaner Cookies—named for their resemblance to traditional Scandinavian vacuum cleaner shapes. This no-bake recipe combines a rich blend of crushed digestive biscuits, butter, cocoa, and a hint of strong brewed coffee for a decadently fudgy core. Encased in a thin, velvety layer of marzipan and finished with dark chocolate-dipped ends, these treats are as charming as they are delicious. Perfect for parties, coffee breaks, or as a gift-worthy dessert, these cookies are surprisingly easy to make with just 30 minutes of prep and no oven required. Serve them for a burst of European-inspired indulgence, and enjoy their unique balance of flavors and textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Digestive biscuits (or similar cookies)
- 75 grams Butter
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Strong brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 250 grams Marzipan
- 100 grams Dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil (optional, for chocolate glazing)
Instructions
Place the digestive biscuits in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Alternatively, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed biscuits, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, butter, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture forms a thick and moldable dough.
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into small logs, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
Roll out the marzipan into a thin sheet, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Use a ruler to cut strips of marzipan wide enough to wrap around each cookie log, leaving a small overlap to seal the edges.
Wrap each chilled cookie log in a strip of marzipan, pressing gently to seal the edges and smooth out the seam. Trim off any excess marzipan.
Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently. If desired, stir in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil for a smoother glaze.
Dip both ends of each marzipan-wrapped cookie log into the melted chocolate. Place them back on the parchment-lined tray and let the chocolate set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Serve the vacuum cleaner cookies as a unique and whimsical treat. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.5 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.8 g | 279% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 427 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.7 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1249 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
