Chocolate Almond Cookies
Special occasions around our house have always been indicated by these chocolate-dipped, jam-filled cookies. They not only look appealing, they taste terrific, too.12 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup raspberry jam or jam of your choice
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and
- fluffy. Combine flour and almonds; gradually add to the creamed
- mixture. Shape into one 12-in. roll; wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
- Unwrap; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
- baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly
- browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
- Spread 1 teaspoon jam on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with
- remaining cookies. Dip cookies halfway into melted chocolate; shake
- off excess. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets to set. Yield:
- 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 221 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 77 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.