*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                 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


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