How to Make Soldiers Kisses - A Step-by-Step Guide

Soldiers Kisses, also known as "Baci di dama" in Italian, are a delightful and irresistible treat that originates from the region of Piedmont in northern Italy. These small, sandwich-like cookies are made by joining two hazelnut-studded biscuits with a rich chocolate ganache, resulting in a delicious and elegant dessert.

The origin of the name "Soldiers Kisses" is quite interesting. Some believe that these cookies got their name because they resemble the lips of soldiers, while others...

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until light and frothy; beat in sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated. Continue beating until the mixture is thick and shiny, 1 to 2 more minutes. Lightly fold in the walnuts. Drop by heaping teaspoonful onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until dry to the touch, about 40 minutes. Cool thoroughly.
  • Nutrition

    100 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 7mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 60mg