Baci Di Alassio

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is more accessible and less expensive.

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Peanuts are often less expensive and provide a similar crunch.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Sift in the flour and salt, and mix until a dough forms.

Fold in the finely chopped hazelnuts until evenly distributed.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.

Once the cookies are cool, spread melted chocolate on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.

Dust the finished cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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