LEMON CASSIS BONBONS
These delicate little cookies may look as if they came from a French bakery, but the recipe -- also featured on Martha Stewart Living TV -- is actually quite simple. After baking, you need only pour the warm cassis glaze over the bonbons; once they're dry, decorate them with easy-to-make Royal Icing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the bonbons: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper, and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar on medium speed. Add 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract, lemon zest, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Add milk, and reduce mixer speed to low. Slowly add cake flour, and mix until well blended and the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Transfer the dough to a clean work surface, and divide in half. Roll each half into a 14-inch-long log. Cut each log into fourteen 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece into a dome. Place domes on prepared baking sheet, spaced 1 1/2 inches apart. If dough becomes too soft to handle, chill for a few minutes.
- Bake bonbons until firm but not golden, 25 to 27 minutes. Transfer bonbons to a wire rack set over a piece of waxed paper to cool.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together remaining 3 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup hot water, corn syrup, oil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract until smooth. Add cassis, and stir until smooth.
- Pour half of the warm glaze over the tops of the bonbons. Let bonbons set, about 15 minutes.
- Repeat Step 7. Wait until glaze is dry, then decorate bonbons with royal icing: Place royal icing in a pastry bag fitted wtih the tip of your choice; pipe icing onto bonbons. Place decorated bonbons on a wire rack to set.
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[email protected]I've never made candy before, but these bonbons were surprisingly easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more candy recipes in the future.
JoAnn Becca
[email protected]These bonbons are a bit too expensive, but they're definitely worth the splurge. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Lutaaya Abdul
[email protected]I made these bonbons for my friends' birthday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Nate Brandon
[email protected]These bonbons are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think they would be perfect for a special occasion.
donna grimm
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I was disappointed to find out that these bonbons contain almonds. I wish the recipe had mentioned that before I made them.
Buchypower Resources
[email protected]These bonbons are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious, beautiful, and sure to impress.
Isaac Ado
[email protected]I love the way these bonbons look, but the flavor is just okay. I think I'll try adding some other ingredients to see if I can improve it.
Ozzie Gilpin
[email protected]These bonbons are a work of art. They're so beautiful and delicate, I almost don't want to eat them.
Fhumulani Mapholi
[email protected]Just wow! These bonbons are the best candy I've ever tasted. I'll definitely be making them again.
Genevieve
[email protected]These bonbons are way too expensive. I could buy a whole box of chocolates for the same price.
Prosper Mukelabai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bonbons turned out nothing like the picture. They were a sticky mess.
Lawrence Jones
[email protected]These bonbons were a huge disappointment. The texture was grainy and the flavor was bland.
Malique Daley
[email protected]The lemon flavor was a bit too strong for me, but my friends loved them. I think I'll try a different flavor combination next time.
Malik Ali Malik sahab
[email protected]These bonbons are a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Kearabetswe Molefe
[email protected]I was surprised at how easy these bonbons were to make. I'm not a very experienced candy maker, but I was able to follow the recipe and get great results.
Selim Vandari
[email protected]These bonbons are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort. The result is a sophisticated and elegant candy that is perfect for a special occasion.
Jimmy Stancil
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these bonbons changed my mind. The cassis adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the tartness of the lemons.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bonbons turned out perfectly. The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor was divine.
Thandolwethu Nene
[email protected]These lemon-cassis bonbons were a hit at my party! The combination of flavors was unique and refreshing, and the bonbons were the perfect size for a sweet treat.
sultan mughal
[email protected]I've been wanting to try a lemon-cassis combination for a while, and this recipe was just what I needed. The result was a delicious candy with a bright and tangy flavor. The cassis added a subtle sweetness that perfectly balanced the acidity of the l