Chocolate Almond Logs

Name: Chocolate Almond Logs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter-flavored shortening, divided; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup white chips or 6 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped almonds

These awesome almond and chocolate treats are always popular at our annual church cookie sale. The tray empties in no time!

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter-flavored shortening, divided
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white chips or 6 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt white chips and remaining shortening. Dip one end of each cookie in melted chips; allow excess to drip off. Roll in almonds. Place on waxed paper to firm.

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Originally published as Chocolate Almond Logs in Country Woman November/December 2006