Baci di Dama (Hazelnut Chocolate Kisses)
Little Piedmont hazelnut biscuits sandwiched with dark chocolate. Short, nutty and wonderfully crumbly.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.10 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the cold butter into the ground hazelnuts, flour, sugar and salt, then squeeze together into a smooth dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan) and line two trays.
- 3
Roll the dough into 40 small balls, each the size of a hazelnut in its shell. Place well apart on the trays.
- 4
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until pale golden. Cool completely on the trays.
- 5
Melt the chocolate gently in a bowl over hot water. Let it thicken for 5 minutes.
5 min - 6
Spread a little chocolate on the flat side of one biscuit and press a second onto it. Repeat, then leave to set for 20 minutes.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.