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Alsatian Chocolate Balls
SUBMITTED BY:
Rosina
PHOTO BY:
Morsal
"These are crusty on the outside and soft and moist on the inside."
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Original recipe yield 5 dozen
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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
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DIRECTIONS
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.
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Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by HOBBSTER_33
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Dec. 9, 2003
This recipe is awesome! For my French class, the final was to make a recipe and then do other work showing how to make it, etc. I chose this recipe and my class loved it. I didn't use almonds, however. Instead, I used crushed cinnamon graham crackers. Believe me, it is a great alternative to use rather than the traditional almonds.
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This recipe is awesome! For my French class, the final was to make a recipe and then do other...
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Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by LARRYBOY888
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Dec. 9, 2003
I made these for my French class and they all loved them! Definitely use the crushed almonds, as they give the cookies just the right amount of crunch. P.S...These aren't the easiest or quickest cookies to make, and that's because you have to roll them in the coating one by one. I've found it easiest to do that part with my fingers, but if you do, clean and dry your fingers often or the cookies will stick to them making the cookies impossible to handle.
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10 users found this review helpful
I made these for my French class and they all loved them! Definitely use the crushed almonds,...
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Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2006 by Katie
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Feb. 20, 2006
I made these for my French class, and they were a big success. I would recommend using a food processor for the almonds and the chocolate. It's a huge time saver and it's really easy. I just used a small one that attached to my blender, so you don't need a big fancy one. Also, when you bake them, don't use a convection overn. I did, and my cookies didn't turn out as crunchy as I had hoped. This is a great recipe, I'm definately making these again!
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I made these for my French class, and they were a big success. I would recommend using a food...
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Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by JASBINS
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Nov. 6, 2003
These are only ok. How they taste is definately not worth the amount of work that goes into them.
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8 users found this review helpful
These are only ok. How they taste is definately not worth the amount of work that goes into them.
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Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2003 by Matt
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Sep. 9, 2003
Easier to make than they look. Taste is like nothing you've ever had. A great recipe!
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Easier to make than they look. Taste is like nothing you've ever had. A great recipe!
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Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by RICTUSEMPRA
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RICTUSEMPRA
Jul. 15, 2003
I am a horrible baker with no patience, so these were a little tricky to make with having to hand grate the chocolate (it can be a lot of labor).. but it was worth it! I have made them twice and everyone that has tried them loved them. They are not too sweet and they have a wonderful texture. They are great to toss into a tin and give as a gift. I am looking for an alternate way of getting the chocolate in the recipe, though.
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7 users found this review helpful
I am a horrible baker with no patience, so these were a little tricky to make with having to...
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Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by
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Nov. 14, 2005
I used a bread knife to cut up the chocolate and a coffee grinder to crush the almonds. Those two things made this easier and I have been making these every year for Christmas for the past 4 years. They are always a BIG hit. I suggest using the almonds and not substituting with graham crackers.
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I used a bread knife to cut up the chocolate and a coffee grinder to crush the almonds. Those...
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Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2004 by ESKIMOPIEO
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Oct. 4, 2004
My daughter made these for French class. These were very tasty, but she rates them 4 stars because grating the chocolate is a bit of a chore. We followed someone else's suggestion & used crushed cinnamon graham crackers for about 2 cups of the ground almonds & left out the cinnamon in the recipe. Also added a couple of drops of almond extract since we left only 1/2 cup in the recipe. The kids loved them & wished we had made more!
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My daughter made these for French class. These were very tasty, but she rates them 4 stars...
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Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2005 by CHEFZACKARDEE
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Apr. 2, 2005
I'm 17 and I had to cook for international day in my french class. I didn' want somethin g that would require much work but this recipe was well worth it. It took me about 4 an a half hours and i used cinnamon graham crackers instead of almonds and they turned out really good. Everyone was asking for the recipe and came back for seconds. It has just the right balance of chocolate and isn't too sweet nor bitter. I'd recommend it for anyone who wants to impress a crowd or to spoil someone.
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I'm 17 and I had to cook for international day in my french class. I didn' want somethin g...
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Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2007 by harcourt d
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Feb. 3, 2007
only ok, would not bother making again.
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3 users found this review helpful
only ok, would not bother making again.
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