ALSATIAN CHOCOLATE BALLS

INGREDIENTS

: 2 eggs
2/3 cup white sugar
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 3/8 cups ground almonds
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
PREPARATION:

Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
Grate squares of chocolate and add to egg mixture.
Add remaining ingredients and beat well.
Shape into a ball.
Chill in refrigerator at least one hour.
Shape chilled dough into small balls (about 3/4 inch in diameter).
Roll each in sifted confectioners' sugar.
Place balls on greased baking sheet and allow to dry in warm room (kitchen) for 4-5 hours.
Bake at 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) for 3-5 minutes.
Cool on baking pan for 10 minutes

Published on: 2006-03-02
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