Porcupine Cookies

Name: Porcupine Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups sliced almonds

Rolling this chocolaty dough in almonds creates a “porcupine” look. They toast while the cookies bake, saving you a step!

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sliced almonds

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, melted chocolate, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, cardamom and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in almonds. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly set. Remove to wire racks.