Chocolate Salami Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Chocolate Salami Cookies are an easy no-bake dessert made with melted chocolate, ladyfingers, pistachios, and dried cherries soaked in fresh orange juice. Shaped into sliceable logs and rolled in powdered sugar, they look impressive but come together with simple pantry ingredients. This make-ahead treat is perfect for holidays, gifting, and entertaining.

Prep Time3 30

Total Time3 30

Course: Cookies

Servings: cookies

Calories: 134kcal

Author: Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients

½ cup dried cherries, chopped coarse
¼ cup freshly squeeze orange juice
1 teaspoon orange extract
11 dried ladyfingers, savoiardi, cut into ½-inch chunks
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 cup 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, or bittersweet
Pinch salt
⅔ cup pistachios
½ cup powder sugar

Instructions

Combine ½ cup cherries and ¼ cup orange juice/extract in small bowl and microwave until hot, about 30 seconds; let sit until cherries have softened and mixture is cool, about 15 minutes (just let them sit while you prepare the other ingredients).
Reserve 1 cup ladyfingers. Process remaining ladyfinger in food processor to fine crumbs, about 30 seconds. This will yield about ¾ cup.
Place ⅓ cup cream and 1 cup chocolate in a medium, microwave-safe bowl, heat on 50 percent power, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth, about 60 seconds total. Add pinch salt and ladyfinger crumbs and stir to combine. Add ⅔ cup pistachios, reserved ladyfingers, and cherry mixture (including juice). Stir until thick dough forms.
Divide dough in half and place each half on a large sheet of plastic wrap (about 12' long). Use plastic to roll each dough into tight 6-inch log, twisting ends well to secure. Refrigerate dough logs until firm, at least 3 hours. Chilled dough can be stored in fridge for up to 3 days.
When ready to serve, place ½ cup powdered sugar in shallow dish. Unwrap dough logs and roll in sugar until well coated, brushing off excess. Cut each log into ½ -inch slices. Serve.

Notes

Notes & Tips

Make ahead: Chocolate salami logs can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and kept tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.
Freezing option: Wrap logs well and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before rolling in powdered sugar and slicing.
For clean slices: Slice the logs while cold, then allow the cookies to sit briefly at room temperature for best texture and flavor.
Easy swaps: Substitute pistachios with almonds or hazelnuts, or use cranberries or raisins in place of dried cherries.

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