Alsatian Chocolate Balls

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 5

These are crusty on the outside and soft and moist on the inside.

Ingredients:

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

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.

By RecipeOfHealth.com