Baci di dama, a traditional Piedmontese recipe: try them at least once, it's definitely worth it!

Baci di dama are exceptional! Quick and easy to make, they sell out in an instant because everyone loves them. They consist of two balls of shortcrust pastry joined by a delicious filling that melts in your mouth from the first bite, pampering your palate.

Made in just a couple of simple steps, these are sweet treats with a romantic name that even those with no baking knowledge can make with this recipe, and it's always a huge success!

Lady's Kisses, this is how they are made

Baci di dama are extraordinary! Made with just five ingredients, all affordable and readily available in every kitchen, they're such a delicious treat that you'll only stop eating them when they're gone.

Strikingly simple, they're perfect for a snack for kids, but also ideal for a 5pm break with friends over a nice cup of steaming tea.

Done in: a few minutes

Rest: a few hours

Cooking: oven, 140° for 15-17 minutes.

Instruments

a baking tray

baking paper

a teaspoon

a kitchen mixer

a planetary mixer with a K hook

cling film

150 g of skinless almonds

a glass of cake flour

half a 300g block of butter

10 tablespoons of granulated sugar

hazelnut spread to taste

Lady's Kisses, procedure

Blend half the sugar with the cooled almonds, browning them in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for a few minutes. Transfer the resulting fine, even flour to a stand mixer fitted with a hook attachment and mix it on low speed with the flour, butter, and the remaining sugar.

Shape the smooth mixture into a loaf and refrigerate for 2 hours, wrapped in plastic wrap. Then, shape the mixture into an even number of 1 cm diameter balls, and refrigerate for 1 hour. After this time, bake the cookies at 140°C (280°F) for 15-17 minutes. Once cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool before joining them together in pairs using the hazelnut spread. Serve.