Chocolate Drop Almond Cookies Food

ALMOND DROPS

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My family - all of whom are self-proclaimed chocoholics - can't get enough of these rich cookies. My sister-in-law shared the recipe and believes their success lies in beating the butter and sugar very well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in almonds. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND DROPS

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So much rich, chocolaty flavor, so little time! My trufflelike cookies are deceptively easy to make and look so elegant on a party tray. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup granola without raisins
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with milk, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in granola and almonds. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour., Shape mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in miniature chocolate chips. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 2 hours. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND COOKIES

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What a great twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie. The almond paste really adds a rich almond flavor. A perfect flavor combination with the chocolate chips. Almond slivers give the cookie a slight crunch. From the smell of these baking, we couldn't wait for them to come out of the oven. They did not last long in the kitchen.

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Categories Chocolate

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 oz almond paste
1 c butter, room temperature
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 package
1 c toasted almond slivers (optional)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lay parchment paper on 2 large baking sheets.
2. Break almond paste into small pieces and place in medium-size bowl or container of food processor. Add butter.
3. Beat with electric mixer or process until mixture is creamy and smooth.
4. Add sugars, eggs, and almond extract and beat or process until thoroughly blended.
5. Stir flour, baking soda, and salt until mixed. Add to almond mixture.
6. Stir until blended.
7. Stir in chocolate chips and toasted slivered almonds.
8. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart.
9. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Depends on your oven.
10. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.