Basler Brunsli

Ingredients

1 3/4 c sugar
3 1/2 c unblanched almonds
7 oz semisweet chocolate
2 ts cinnamon
1/2 clove
4 egg whites
1 tb kirsch

Instructions

hearts, stars and clover leaf shapes and place on paper-lined pans. Allow to dry several hours, uncovered, at room temperature. Preheat oven to 300F. Bake about 10 minutes. Do not overbake or they will be very hard.