Dessert for 20
Baci di Dama Cookies
Hazelnut butter cookies bake until tender, then join in pairs with a layer of melted semisweet chocolate.
Typical price
$2.38for 4 servings
$0.60 per serving$2.38 for 4
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- 95 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 9 oz | $6.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups hazelnuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 oz cold unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F and spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet.
- Toast the hazelnuts for 12 minutes, cool them for 10 minutes, and rub away loose skins.
- Pulse the hazelnuts until finely ground, then mix them with flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter and vanilla until a dough forms, then chill it for 30 minutes.
- Shape 40 small balls, place them on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Cool the cookies completely for 15 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate, sandwich the cookies in pairs, and chill them for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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