Baci Di Dama – Northern Italy
Baci Di Dama is a variety of sandwich biscuits from Northern Italy. In English, the name Baci Di Dama translates to “lady’s kisses.” This sandwich biscuit comprises two hazelnut cookies that sandwich a middle layer of chocolate, symbolizing the “kiss” in the name. Baci Di Dama originates from the northern Italian region of Piedmont and is dated as far back as the 19th century, when the Piedmont region’s natives made use of hazelnuts to make cookies.
Baci Di Dama is widely available at Italian bakeries all over Italy and in areas with Italian ancestry. It is widely regarded as a staple of Italian sweets. Despite being originally prepared with hazelnut cookies, various taste options are available nowadays. Its popularity has only (and understandably) increased over the decades.