Baci di dama

Baci Di dama are a type of Northern Italian sandwich cookie. "Baci di dama" means "Lady's kisses" in English.[1] Baci di dama are a sandwich cookie, consisting of two hazelnut cookies joined together by chocolate, representing the "kiss" in the name. Considered a standard of Italian confectionary, these are a common item at Italian bakeries throughout Italy and in Italian diaspora communities. Though traditionally made with hazelnut cookies, there are currently many modern flavor variations.

Chocolate baci di dama with a white chocolate center.
Baci di Dama
Typical Baci di Dama with hazelnut cookies and chocolate filling.
TypeCookie
Place of originItaly
Region or statePiedmont
Main ingredientshazelnuts, butter, sugar, flour, chocolate fondant

History

Baci di dama originate from the town of Tortona in the Northern Italian region of Piedmont . [2] They were created in the 19th Century as a way to utilize hazelnuts that are local to the Piedmont region. Baci di dama have been classified as a traditional, protected Piedmontese product (P.A.T. - Prodotti agroalimentari tradizionali piemontesi).

See also

References
  1. America's Test Kitchen, "Baci di dama"
  2. Taste Atlas "Baci di dama"
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