Ingredients
For the dough
4 cups flour
3 eggs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
For the filling
1/2 pound chestnut puree
1/3 cup candied fruit, finely chopped
1/2 cup blanched almonds, finely chopped
3/4 cup sweet (small-sized) chocolate chips
Oil for deep frying
For dusting
Powdered sugar
Directions
Mix the flour, the sugar and baking powder.
Add the butter and eggs and work into a pastry dough.
Shape into a ball. Wrap it with plastic wrap.
Let it rest for about 1/2 hour.
Make the filling.
Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
Cut out 3 inch squares or circles.
Place about a tablespoon of filling in the center of each square or circle.
Top with a matching square or circle.
Press together.
Heat up the oil.
Fry a few calcioni at a time until they are golden brown.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place on absorbent paper.
Cool.
Before serving dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Photo: Mary Melfi. | 
