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Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies

These tender cookies are pretty to look at - and the combination of cream cheese, orange, chocolate and almonds makes them almost irresistible.

72 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
GLAZE:
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light
and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and orange peel. Combine the flour and
salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in
almonds.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 325° for 20-25
minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until

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Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

smooth. Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate; allow excess to drip
off. Immediately sprinkle with almonds. Place on waxed paper until
set. Yield: 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 81 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.