ALSATIAN CHOCOLATE BALLS

ALSATIAN CHOCOLATE BALLS image

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 recipe - 2 eggs
2/3 cup white sugar
4 ounces (4 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 (for decoration) confectioner's sugar, sifted

Steps:

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.