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Italian Hazelnut cookie with dark chocolate (Lady’s kisses)

It is one of my secret recipes! It is super-easy and you will make an excellent impression. I often give them as special present. 
Have a try yourself and let me know about the result. 
Of course, this is not a low-calorie recipe, but occasionally, you may allow yourself something delicious to share with your family and friends.  This is my recipe of the Baci di Dama cookies.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword baci di dama, italian lady' kisses
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of hazelnut flour or other nut flour (120g)
  • ½ cup of sugar (100g)
  • ½ cup or 1 stick  of butter (120g)
  • cup of all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup of dark chocolate
Servings 20 cookies

Instructions

  • With a stand mixer, mix the hazelnut flour, the all-purpose flour, the sugar, and the softened butter but be careful not to melt it. Mix until the dough is smooth and holds together nicely. 
  • Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it stand in the fridge for about one hour. When solid, it is easier to shape;  
  • Divide the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.  
  • Don’t make overly big cookies that won’t cook evenly in the oven. They will be raw and chewy inside but crispy outside. Good cookies are crunchy inside and outside.
  • Take a cutting board and press it down on the cookie balls in order to flatten them. If you think it’s faster, take a drinking glass and flatten each cookie individually.
  • Bake in a static oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 12-15 minutes. Take them out when they just start to turn golden. Let them cool while you prepare the chocolate filling;
  • Gently melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering hot water.
  • When the chocolate is melted, you are ready to assemble the cookies. Put a dollop of chocolate on the flat surface of a cookie—you may use a teaspoon or a pastry bag—then place another cookie on top. Put the cookies on a wire rack and let them cool down before serving.