Desserts
BACI DI DAMA
Preparation
15 min
Cooking time
15-18 min
Portions
40
Ingredients
Preparation
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a food processor, process the hazelnuts until they are of a flour-like consistency.
- In a large bowl, add the ground hazelnuts, flour, sugar, corn starch, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Knead to form a smooth and even dough.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, divide the dough into 2 teaspoon-sized portions. Roll each into a ball. Set the cookies on the baking sheets, 1½ inches apart. Flatten each ball gently with the palm of your hand.
- Refrigerate the cookies for about 1 hour.
- Set the baking rack in the centre position and preheat the oven to 325 °F.
- Remove the cookies from the refrigerator and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until slightly brown on top. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of the spread on the bottom of a cookie. Place another cookie on top and press gently, forming a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
- Plate and serve.