These cookies are known in Italy as “Baci di dama” (lady’s kisses). They are basically a shortbread with a chocolate filling.
Mix together hazelnuts, sugar, flour and butter.
Shape it into a ball, cover with plastic and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Make little balls (the size of a hazelnut) and place them slightly apart on a baking sheet and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
Bake at medium-low temperature (220-260F) for about 20 or 30 minutes. The temperature and the baking time vary depending on the oven. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet .
For the filling, melt the chocolate on a double boiler and use it to attach two cookies together.
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Best ever! I dipped mine halfway in the chocolate instead of making sandwiches and brought them to a fundraiser; they sold for a ridiculous amount which was nice, but I was really glad that I had more at home. The best thing, besides their deliciousness, is that they are little so you (um, I) can eat twelve or so and not feel that bad about it…
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coolbee on 3.8.2010
i made these the other day, but i altered the recipe a bit…so i don’t think it’d be right of me to rate it! however, they turned out simply amazing, and i must thank you for the inspiration, yolandau) here are my modifications:
2/3 C almonds instead of 1 C hazelnuts (all i had!)
+1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla
+1/4 tsp baking powder
after chilling for 30 min, i flattened them slightly with the bottom of a glass, and i baked them right away (no more chilling) at 300 F for about 15 min. the cookies are very crunchy and oh-so delicious!! i made some into sandwiches using melted chocolate chips but left the rest plain because i like them both ways. i will for sure be making these again! perhaps with pecans and and crushed pretzels with white chocolate filling next time. thanks again!
Mama Holli of Nobody Puts Mama In A Corner! on 2.9.2010
Oh my these babies look divine!