Ganesh Chaturthi has always been synonymous with modaks, but what if we take this traditional sweet and give it a cookie twist? Enter Cookie Modak—crunchy, chocolatey, and festive. Perfect for kids and adults who love experimenting with sweets!
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Ingredients:
- 100 g Butter (softened)
- 50 g Castor Sugar
- 150 g Atta (Whole Wheat Flour)
- 3 tbsp Besan (Gram Flour)
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- Chocolate Chunks (for filling)
Instructions:
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add atta, besan, and vanilla extract. Mix well to form a soft dough.
- Shape small portions into modaks, placing a chocolate chunk in the center of each before sealing.
- Bake at 170°C for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Cool & Serve with a cup of chai—or straight from the oven with gooey chocolate inside.
Cookie Modak is the perfect balance between tradition and fun. Your kids will love this version as much as Bappa will!
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