Italian almond cookie
Description
The recipe for making cookies is very simple; just follow the step‑by‑step instructions. Try it, the result won’t keep you waiting long. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Place the almonds in a pot, cover with water and simmer for 10 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
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Step 3
Peel the almonds.
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Step 4
Dry the shelled almonds in a pan without oil
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Step 5
Blend the almonds in a blender until they reach a flour-like consistency.
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Step 6
Into the softened butter, pour in the granulated sugar, and add a pinch of salt.
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Step 7
Mix the butter with the sugar, beating lightly. Add the nut flour.
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Step 8
Sift wheat flour into the obtained mixture.
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Step 9
Add the yolks.
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Step 10
Knead the dough, roll it into a ball and let it rest for 1 hour.
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Step 11
After an hour, roll out the dough and cut out small circles.
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Step 12
Roll the dough circles into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
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Step 13
Bake for 15 minutes at 175‑180 °C.
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Step 14
Transfer the finished cookies to a plate and let them cool.
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Step 15
Melt the chocolate in the microwave in short bursts of 10 seconds.
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Step 16
Transfer the melted chocolate into a small pastry bag, cut off the tip.
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Step 17
Stick the cookie halves together with chocolate.
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Step 18
Using the remaining chocolate, spread a chocolate lattice over the cookies. The finished cookies can be transferred to paper cups.
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Step 19
Pour tea or coffee and enjoy the delicious almond cookie “Kiss of the Lady”. And why it’s called that, I hope you’ve already guessed?