European Recipes:Italian recipes: Baci Di Dama( orange almond cookies )

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                  Baci Di Dama ( orange almond cookies )

Recipe By     : The Encyclopedia of Italian Cooking
Serving Size : 15   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      cup           ground blanched almonds
      1/2 cup           sugar
      1/2 cup           minced candied orange peel
    1      cup           all-purpose flour -- sifted
                         6-8 tbsp milk
      1/2 cup           semi-sweet chocolate pieces -- melted

Put the ground almonds in a bowl with the sugar, orange peel and all but 1
tbsp of the flour. Mix well, then stire in enough milk to give a smooth,
firm dough.

Roll into small balls and place, well apart, on a baking shet lined with
greased wax paper. Sprinkle with the remaining flour, and bake in a
preheated moderate oven 350 degrees, for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool. When cold, sandwich the cookies together
in pairs with the melted chocolate.   Chill in the fridge for1 hour before
serving.

Makes 12-15