Never heard of a sport called baci. I google baci italian sport but did not any results. I thought that they were called baci because the cookies are "kissing". Maybe I'm wrong.
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Baci Di DamaThese small hazelnut meringue sandwiches, filled with milk chocolate, are crunchy little bites made to resemble the ball used to play baci, a popular sport in Italy.See the recipe for Baci Di Dama » Back To Rainbow Bright » |
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It is Bocce, Italian lawn bowling.
Yes, I agree: the literal translation is "lady kisses", so to me, this must refer to the fact that the cookies are small, dainty and sweet, like lady kisses? It's more plausible to me than the idea they are made to replicate bocce balls...they look nothing like them!
