Nutty Chocolate Batons

Name: Nutty Chocolate Batons
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 dozen.
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

“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

Directions

In a small bowl, cream the butter, sugar and almond paste until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour and mix well. Shape into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
Divide dough into eight equal portions: divide each portion in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 12-in. rope; cut each rope into 2-in. lengths. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip ends of each cookie in chocolate, then in pistachios. Let stand on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 39 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Nutty Chocolate Fingers in Taste of Home October/November 2010

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Kimsister

Oct 1, 2016

Cannot find almond paste anywhere!! Will almond extract work? Has anyone ever tried that?
BetseyWR

Oct 15, 2015

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.
deannenelson

Dec 10, 2013

What did I do wrong??? My batons pretty much flattened out! Definitely not round! Nothing like the picture. dhnelson
mnorovich

Jan 5, 2012

This recipe is fantastic. I used chopped cashews. This is a keeper not just for Christmas.
sincerelysandy

Dec 21, 2011

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.
jpfjjf2

Dec 20, 2011

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.
janmella

Dec 18, 2011

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!!!
JudithRN3

Jun 6, 2011

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.
JudithRN3

Jun 6, 2011

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.
maris681

Feb 10, 2011

Awesome!

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