ALSATIAN CHOCOLATE BALLS

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These are crusty on the outside and soft and moist on the inside.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
⅔ cup white sugar
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 ⅜ cups ground almonds
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 5.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

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