How to make a festive shot glass cookies, and what is the best thing to pour into such "glasses"

For those who drink and don't drink, whether you are hosting guests or going to visit with a gift, here's a tip: bake a batch of shot cookies for the holidays. It's original, cute, and if you follow our recommendations, it's also delicious.

SSPDaily writes: "As the name implies, shot cookies are pastries in the shape of a small cup. It's an interesting solution, but the question remains: how do you keep them from leaking?"

Here's how to make these cookies and make them waterproof.

How do you make a cookie-shot?

To do this, you can buy a special frying pan or purchase silicone molds. They are oven safe up to a temperature of 260 degrees Celsius.

Once you do this and prepare the dough, you can consider yourself halfway there. However, at this stage, there are a few nuances you should be aware of.

First of all, remember that if you have baking powder in your dough, it will expand. Therefore, fill the mold only halfway. When immersed in the recess in the center, the dough rises on both sides, but even so, there should be a space of one centimeter or a little more at the top of the mold.

The second point: make sure the cookies have a crispy crust.

After 12 minutes of baking according to the instructions, the plungers begin to rise as a result of the baking powder and steam. If this is the case, simply press them down again while the cookie dough is soft and let it cool.

Then, while it's still warm, carefully turn the molds over and pull it out.

To do this, grip the top edge with four fingers spread along the rim to prevent breakage. Then transfer the cookies to a baking sheet and bake at the same temperature for another 5-7 minutes. This way, they will be crispy and firm after cooling.

Do it with your hands

To make the cookies hold the liquid, they need to be covered with chocolate or icing on the inside. And a pastry brush is not suitable for this. Not only is it too big, but you also need to make sure there are no holes in the coating.

Therefore, it is better to use your own finger for this task. How to do it.

Melt some old chocolate or use frosting. Scoop out a teaspoon of the ingredient and put it into the shot. Use your finger to spread the chocolate on the bottom corners and sides, turning the glass until it is completely covered. Then let the chocolate cool in the refrigerator for 10 minutes and the shot glasses are ready to use.

What can be poured into a shot glass cookie?

Various cocktails go well with these cookies, especially coffee-flavored ones, as well as chilled espresso, vodka, whiskey, any liqueurs or vermouth. And remember that you always have a snack at hand!