These little gems are slightly chocolate-y, but not too sweet, and are the perfect way to end a meal. They are so easy to prepare! The batter is made ahead, and then you roll the cookie in King Arthur pearl sugar to give them a beautiful crunchy white appearance like a pearl. Be careful! they will become as rare as pearls as they will disappear off your table!

Nothing beats a simple cookie: egg, sugar, and almonds. When I added the flavoring fiori di Sicilia, it transported me back to my childhood. It reminded me of those classic Italian nougat candies from La Florentine that came in little boxes. My favorite was the orange ones with the picture of Ippolita on them. Have you ever had one?? Backs then these candies were only available at holiday time. These cookies have just enough sweetness, along with a hint of orange, citrus, and vanilla. That is positively addictive. Each one is shaped a little different, like a snowflake. They are so good and will disappear as quickly as a snowflake too!