Earl Grey Bocca Di Nonna Cookies Recipe

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Earl Grey Bocca Di Nonna Cookies
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Directions:

  1. In small bowl, stir together flour and cocoa powder; set aside.
  2. In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in almonds. Beat in flour mixture just until mixture is combined. Cover; chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  3. Preheat oven to 350. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil; set aside. Shape dough into 1-inch balls Place balls about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Press each ball to flatten slightly.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until firm. Cool on cookie sheet on wire rack. Remove cooled cookies from cookie sheet. Spread about 1 teaspoon of Earl Grey Ganache on the flat side of each of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies, flat sides down.
  5. To make Earl Grey Ganache: In a small saucepan, bring 1/3 C whipping cream to boiling. Remove from heat.
  6. Add tea bags or tea ball, cover and let stand for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove tea bags or ball from cream. Squeeze tea bags well or press tea leaves in ball with the back of a spoon to release any liquid.
  8. Return cream to boiling and then remove from heat.
  9. Immediately add 4 ounces finely chopped milk chocolate and stir until chocolate melts and mixture is shiny and smooth.
  10. Cool mixture to room temperature before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 293.92 Kcal (1231 kJ)
Calories from fat 203.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.6g 35%
Cholesterol 35.02mg 12%
Sodium 11.12mg 0%
Potassium 161.52mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.63g 7%
Sugars 11.8g 47%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 9%
Protein 5.18g 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 59.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 465.02 Kcal (1947 kJ)
Calories from fat 321.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.76g 35%
Cholesterol 55.4mg 12%
Sodium 17.59mg 0%
Potassium 255.56mg 3%
Total Carbs 32.64g 7%
Sugars 18.67g 47%
Dietary Fiber 3.67g 9%
Protein 8.19g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 4%
Calcium 93.7mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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