This is a Croatian recipe that I got from my friend. It has been a favorite since!
Original recipe makes 16 pieces
Ingredients
1 cup water
2 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 pound animal cracker cookies (tea biscuits), crushed
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 ounces dark chocolate, melted
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PREP
10 mins
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COOK
10 mins
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READY IN
9 hrs 20 mins
Directions
- Place the water, sugar, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until the sugar and butter dissolve, about 10 minutes. Pour into a mixing bowl and cool to room temperature.
- Stir the crushed animal crackers into the sugar mixture until evenly moistened; spread half the mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish. Stir the cocoa powder into the remaining animal cracker mixture until smooth; spread into the baking dish over the lighter-colored layer. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the bajadera.
- Refrigerate overnight; cut into 16 pieces to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 344 kcal
Carbohydrates: 55.8 g
Cholesterol: 16 mg
Fat: 13.2 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 2.7 g
Sodium: 113 mg