Magic Wands

The “Magic Wands” are tasty and simple to prepare treats, ideal for a snack or a party. However, you might have meant a colloquial or whimsical name that I am not familiar with, so I will provide a recipe including common ingredients to create treats resembling magic wands. Here is how to make them:

Ingredients

• 250 g of all-purpose flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 g of butter at room temperature
• 1 whole egg
• 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
• 1 pinch of salt
• Colored sprinkles or powdered sugar for decoration
• Vanilla extract or grated lemon zest for flavoring (according to preference)

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix the soft butter with the sugar until creamy.
2. Add the whole egg and continue working the mixture.
3. Mix in the flour, a pinch of salt, and the vanilla extract or grated lemon zest, stirring until a homogeneous dough forms.
4. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about half a centimeter.
7. Cut the dough into long, thin strips, like magic wands, and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
8. Brush the wands with the beaten egg yolk.
9. Sprinkle each wand with the colored sprinkles, or if you prefer, you can leave them plain and dust them with powdered sugar after baking.
10. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until they turn golden.
11. Allow to cool before serving.

Here are your sweet Magic Wands ready! You can also use other types of decorations, such as icing, melted chocolate, or chopped nuts, to make them even more special.

Curiosity

In stories and fantasy tales, magic wands are often a symbol of power and magic. Bringing this concept into the kitchen, these treats can become a fun way to involve children in themed parties or simply to add a touch of magic to an ordinary snack.