Chocolate Kisses (Baci di Cioccolato)

Name: Chocolate Kisses (Baci di Cioccolato)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 46 sandwich cookies
Ingredients: For the Cookies:; ½ cup slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more for rolling; 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off; ⅓ cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; Scant ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional); For the Ganache Filling:; ¾ cup heavy cream; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 2 teaspoons dark rum (optional)

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

This decadent recipe for Chocolate Kisses (Baci di Cioccolato) combines rich, buttery cookies with a luscious ganache filling. The cookies are made with slivered almonds, cocoa powder, and a hint of rum, while the filling is a creamy blend of semisweet chocolate, heavy cream, and butter. Truly irresistible!

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