Nutty Chocolate Batons
“The great taste of a buttery cookie combines with a touch of chocolate and the crunch of nuts. An added bonus is that these look so elegant- people will think you fussed.” —Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup almond paste
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped and toasted
Reviews
Cannot find almond paste anywhere!! Will almond extract work? Has anyone ever tried that?
Made these and took them to work for a snack and everyone loved them.Mine also came out a little flat but I think I didn't roll them right. Trying new recipes prior to the holidays from Taste of Home and so far all were good..My friend's niece wanted the recipe - she loved them.
What did I do wrong??? My batons pretty much flattened out! Definitely not round! Nothing like the picture. dhnelson
This recipe is fantastic. I used chopped cashews. This is a keeper not just for Christmas.
These cookies are fabulous! I can't make enough of them. Family and friends keep coming back into the kitchen for more. Although the pistachios look very pretty, they are a little expensive. Finely chopped walnuts looks as nice and aren't as pricey.
The cookies taste great and each time I make them, they are a big hit. Shelling the pistachios is a little time consuming, but worth it.
Finally made these 12/2011...these are great..I made several batches for gift trays. Very easy to make and tasty. Will be on my Xmas baking list every year now, and I have tons of recipes!!!
this recipe is a keeper! I love a recipe where you can make "in stages"-made the batter, refrigerated them (for a later time), next morning baked the Batons, MW the choco chips and dipped the cookies in the choc, then the nuts. I am just going to make another batch for end-of -year school party.
this recipe is a keeper! I love a recipe where you can make "in stages"-made the batter, refrigerated them (for a later time), next morning baked the Batons, MW the choco chips and dipped the cookies in the choc, then the nuts. I am just going to make another batch for end-of -year school party.
Awesome!