Basler Brunsli
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
30-45 cookies
ingredients
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1⁄3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 egg whites
- 1⁄4 cup superfine sugar
- 3 cups almonds, ground
- 3 tablespoons kirsch
- 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
directions
- In a food processor, pulse together the chocolate, cocoa powder, cinnamon and cloves until finely ground.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Beat in the superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the chocolate mixture, almonds and kirsch until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half and shape into rectangles.
- Wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle the work surface with half of the granulated sugar.
- Working with 1 piece of dough, turn 2 or 3 times to coat with sugar.
- Roll out to a scant 1/2" thickness.
- Using a 2" heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut into hearts.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place on a sheet of waxed paper and sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
- Let dry for 1 hour.
- Line rimless baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Arrange the cookies, about 1 inch apart, on the pans.
- Bake in the centre of a 325 degree F oven just until firm, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to racks and let cool completely.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Irmgard
Canada
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