About This Product

These Chocolate and Almond Cookies are made by hand in Salento following family recipes passed down over generations. Prepared with premium ingredients including fragrant almonds, rich dark chocolate, fresh butter, and natural vanilla, they offer a beautifully balanced flavour—deeply chocolatey, gently sweet, and irresistibly crisp. Perfect with coffee, tea, or as an elegant after-dinner treat, these delicious treats a firm favourite at Hyde Farm.

WHY WE LOVE IT

✓Handmade using traditional Italian recipes

✓Made with dark chocolate and whole almonds

✓Perfect with coffee, tea, or dessert

Serving Suggestions & Cooking Instructions

The Artisanal Heritage

The Salento Tradition: These cookies are a tribute to the “family recipes” of Southern Italy’s Salento region. Unlike mass-produced biscuits, these are handmade, which ensures a rustic, authentic texture that balances the “fragrant almonds” with the density of “rich dark chocolate.”

Flavour Profile: The use of cane sugar provides a deeper, almost caramel-like sweetness compared to white sugar, which perfectly complements the bitterness of the cocoa and the buttery finish.

Serving Suggestions

The Elegant After-Dinner Treat: Serve these cookies on a small platter alongside a glass of Vin Santo or a chilled Espresso Martini. The dark chocolate and almond profile is sophisticated enough to act as a stand-alone dessert.

The Perfect Coffee Companion: These were made for dunking or nibbling alongside a strong Ristretto. The “irresistibly crisp” texture holds up well against the heat of the coffee, while the vanilla notes are enhanced by the roasted coffee beans.

Gourmet Sundae Topping: Roughly crumble one or two cookies over a bowl of hazelnut or fior di latte gelato. The combination of “deeply chocolatey” crunch and creamy ice cream is a crowd-pleaser.

Tea Time Luxury: Pair with a robust English Breakfast tea or a smoky Lapsang Souchong. The dark chocolate chips melt slightly if the tea is hot, creating a decadent, gooey experience.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place.