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Alsatian Chocolate Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Rosina  PHOTO BY: Shane Travis Bell 

"These are crusty on the outside and soft and moist on the inside."
Alsatian Chocolate Balls Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 16 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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Original recipe yield 5 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 4 (1 ounce) 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 confectioners' sugar for decoration

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Shape chilled dough into small balls (about 3/4 inch in diameter). Roll each in sifted confectioners' sugar.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 9, 2003 by HOBBSTER_33 
This recipe is awesome! For my French class, the final was to make a recipe and then do other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 9, 2003 by LARRYBOY888 
I made these for my French class and they all loved them! Definitely use the crushed almonds,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 20, 2006 by Katie 
I made these for my French class, and they were a big success. I would recommend using a food... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 15, 2003 by RICTUSEMPRA 
I am a horrible baker with no patience, so these were a little tricky to make with having to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2005 by MELANIE17R 
I used a bread knife to cut up the chocolate and a coffee grinder to crush the almonds. Those... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 6, 2003 by JASBINS 
These are only ok. How they taste is definately not worth the amount of work that goes into them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 9, 2003 by Matt 
Easier to make than they look. Taste is like nothing you've ever had. A great recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 2, 2005 by CHEFZACKARDEE 
I'm 17 and I had to cook for international day in my french class. I didn' want somethin g... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 4, 2004 by ESKIMOPIEO 
My daughter made these for French class. These were very tasty, but she rates them 4 stars... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2007 by harcourt d 
only ok, would not bother making again. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Alsatian Chocolate Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 30

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 130

  • Total Fat: 9.2g
  • Cholesterol: 14mg
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 3.8g

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