Alsatian Chocolate Balls recipe

5 servings

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

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.