Basler Brunsli

Name: Basler Brunsli
Ingredients: 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 egg whites; 1/4 cup superfine sugar; 3 cups almonds, ground; 3 tablespoons kirsch; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons coarse sugar

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Ingredients

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 egg whites
1/4 cup superfine sugar
3 cups almonds, ground
3 tablespoons kirsch
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Directions

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["In a food processor, pulse together the chocolate, cocoa powder, cinnamon and cloves until finely ground.", "Set aside.", "In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.", "Beat in the superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form.", "Fold in the chocolate mixture, almonds and kirsch until just combined.", "Divide the dough in half and shape into rectangles.", "Wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.", "Sprinkle the work surface with half of the granulated sugar.", "Working with 1 piece of dough, turn 2 or 3 times to coat with sugar.", "Roll out to a scant 1/2\" thickness.""