Italian candies
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. These candies can be served at a festive table or presented as a gift to friends. The ingredients required are the simplest products, easily available at any store. Everyone will be amazed by these candies, and your friends won't believe you made them yourself. The ready dessert can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Take all the necessary ingredients for preparation; most of them are probably already in every housewife's pantry.
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Step 2
2. Peel the almonds and dry them in a pan, oven, or microwave. The main thing is not to overheat them, otherwise the nuts will become bitter.
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Step 3
3. Grind the nuts into crumbs using a blender, or wrap the nuts in a towel and crush them with a rolling pin.
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Step 4
4. Place the sugar in a saucepan and pour water over it. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Add the chopped nuts to the caramel mixture, stir until well combined, remove from heat, and let cool. Beat in the eggs and mix thoroughly. The resulting mixture should be well saturated. Return to the heat and cook until the mixture starts forming into small balls.
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Step 6
6. Wet your hands with warm water, take small pieces from the main mixture and roll them into balls; repeat with the rest of the mixture. Spread out the coconut flakes and roll the candies in them. Place the candies into the refrigerator for 2 hours – the candies are ready.