Chocolate Dipped Almond Cookies Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c. Unsalted Butter
- 2/3 c. Sugar
- 1 lrg Egg Yolk
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 c. Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 1/3 c. Blanched Almonds -- finely Minced Chocolate Dip-----
- 9 ounce Semisweet Chocolate Chips -- (1 1/2 c.)
- 4 1/2 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Warm Water
Directions
- Cream the butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add in the yolk and vanilla, then flour, salt and finely minced almonds, mixing well. Shape the dough into 2 rolls, each 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap rolls and chill till hard, about 2 hrs.
- Preheat oven to 350 and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place 1 to 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake 8-10 min, just till lightly browned. Cold.
- In the top of a double boiler, heat the chocolate and butter for the topping. Add in the warm water and stir till smooth. Dip an edge of each cookie into the chocolate and cold.
- Makes 8 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 97g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 506 | |
| Calories from Fat 303 | 60% |
| Total Fat 34.7g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 17.18g | 69% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium 220mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 42.96g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 22.97g | 15% |
| Protein 7.74g | 12% |
