Baci di Dama/Ladies’ Kisses Easy Cookie Recipe

Baci di Dama/Ladies’ Kisses Easy Cookie Recipe
Full recipe below ⬇️

Baci di Dama translated literally means ‘Ladies’ Kisses’ and are delicious as they are romantic! This is an Italian cookie recipe that is based on two parts of a mix of almond and hazelnut shortbread placed together with a layer of chocolate hazelnut spread lathered in between. For this recipe, I used everyone’s favorite hazelnut spread Nutella ® but you can use your own favorite brand. I also used 1 cup of almonds and 1 cup of hazelnuts and ground them to get a meal-like consistency for that perfect crumble.Baci di Donna are perfect for any occasion such as Valentines, weddings, birthday celebrations or simply entertaining your guests. Serve with espresso, coffee or tea. Enjoy!

Ingredients
1 cup of ground hazelnuts
1 cup of ground almonds
2/3 cup of unsalted butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk with milk for color
Hazelnut spread (Nutella ®)

Instructions:
1.In a large bowl mix together almond/hazelnut meal, flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined to form your dry mixture.
2.Combine your dry mixture with butter (cubed) and vanilla extract and mix by hand until the mixture is well bonded.
3.Using a spoon, scoop the mixture and roll by hand ensuring a ball is formed and portion onto the cookie sheet. Flatten one side (bottom) of each ball so that each cookie is shaped like a dome. See video for proper instructions.
4.Place cookie balls on a baking tray and cool in the fridge for 1 - 2 hours or overnight for best results. Alternatively you can place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to expedite the chilling process.
5.Remove the chilled cookie dough and place on lined baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 325 F. Brush cookies with egg wash prior to placing in oven for a wonderful golden color (optional).
6.Bake cookies for 18-20 minutes on middle rack or until they are starting to brown on the top. Remove and cool on a wire rack or cutting board.
7.Spread 1-2 tsp of chocolate on the flat portion of the bottom sie of the cookies and sandwich it to with another cookie with a flat bottom. Press to adhere.
8.Allow to sit until the chocolate has fully set, about 30 minutes, serve and enjoy!

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