Description

This decadent, delicious Italian treat is made with crunchy vanilla wafers, dark chocolate, and nuts. It got its name because it resembles a salami but definitely contains no meat at all.

Ingredients

• 2 c. vanilla wafers
• 3/4 c. toasted hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts or favorite nuts, coarsely chopped
• 1 c. plus 2 T. dark chocolate
• 1/4 c. plus 2 T. (about 3/4 stick) unsalted butter, soft
• 6 T. whole milk
• splash of alcohol, like Kahlua, Amaretto, brandy, orange liqueur or rum, optional
• powdered sugar, for coating

Steps

1. Place wafers in a large ziplock bag; crush using a rolling pin until there are small and coarse crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl; stir in nuts.
2. In a medium microwave safe bowl, place chocolate and butter. Heat in the microwave until melted and smooth. Add milk and alcohol, if using; stir. Add chocolate mixture to the crumb mixture; mix until combined.
3. Spread the mixture out on parchment paper or plastic wrap; shape into a log using a spatula or a spoon. Roll up the paper; wrap it like candy.