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Baci di Giulietta Cookies
2 sticks of unsalted butter at room temperature
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 t salt
1 T rum
2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 5 ounces of Venchi Cuor di Cacao Chocolate Hazelnut Cream
In bowl of electric mixer cream butter, confectioner's sugar and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the rum. Slowly add the flour a little at a time and beat until smooth and all the flour is blended. Chill dough for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scoop up 1 t of dough and roll into a ball. Place the cookie balls about 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake until firm but not brown about 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Spread a generous amount of the Venchi Cuor di Cacao Chocolate Hazelnut Cream on the bottom of one of the cookies. Add the top of another cookie, mashing slightly. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. |
