BACI DI DAMA — TWO-TONE ITALIAN LADY’S KISS COOKIES FOR A STUNNING ASSORTED PLATTER

Baci di Dama are classic Italian sandwich cookies with a delicate nutty flavor, made in two colors for a beautiful presentation. These crispy hazelnut and almond cookies are sandwiched with luscious chocolate or Nutella cream.

Ingredients

White Cookies:

75 g all-purpose flour
75 g sugar
75 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
35 g blanched almonds
35 g hazelnuts

Dark Cookies:

75 g all-purpose flour
75 g sugar
75 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
35 g blanched almonds
35 g hazelnuts
6 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

For Assembly:

Chocolate cream or Nutella for sandwiching

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roast the almonds and hazelnuts on a baking tray for 8 minutes. Once cooled, rub hazelnuts in a kitchen towel to remove skins. Grind nuts finely in a coffee grinder or food processor.
In two separate bowls, mix the ingredients for white and dark cookie doughs separately, combining flour, sugar, butter, and ground nuts. Add cocoa powder only to the dark dough. Knead until smooth.
Shape each dough into 20 small balls (~15 g each).
Arrange balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced evenly.
Bake at 160°C (320°F) for about 20 minutes until firm but not browned. Let cool completely.
Pair cookies and sandwich two together with chocolate cream or Nutella.

💡 Tips

Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
Grinding nuts finely ensures a delicate texture.
For extra elegance, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

📝 Final Thoughts

Baci di Dama cookies are a charming treat perfect for festive platters or gifting. Their tender crunch and rich filling make them an irresistible classic.