CHOCOLATE ALMOND SLICES

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This is from A Taste of Thai website. They say, "Our testers thought this cookie was a delicious cross between a biscotti and a brownie. Either way it's the perfect balance of chocolate and almond. Great picnic packers or hostess gift."

Provided by HeatherN

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 42-49 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 ounce) box almond paste, grated
3/4 cup sugar
4 ounces butter, room temperature
2 eggs, room temperature, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon almond liqueur (optional)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
sugar candy sprinkles (optional) or chocolate sprinkles (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat almond paste, sugar and butter until well combined. Add 1 egg, vanilla and almond liqueur. Beat until fluffy.
  • Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and cinnamon into almond mixture. Mix until dough comes together. Divide dough into 6 equal portions and roll into 3/4 inch thick logs, about 7 inches long.
  • Transfer logs to cookie sheet and slightly flatten. Beat egg with 1 Tbsp water. Brush logs with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar of choice.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes. Place cookie sheet on wire rack to cool. Cut cookies into 1 inch wide diagonal slices while slightly warm. Keep in an airtight container for 3-5 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 28.2, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 1.5

Md Harun
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I love that these chocolate almond slices are so easy to make. I can always whip up a batch when I'm in a hurry.


Dinesh Bk
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These chocolate almond slices are so addictive. I can't stop eating them!


Shirley Murphy
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I've tried many chocolate almond slice recipes, but this one is by far the best. The slices are always moist and flavorful.


Damien Brewer
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I made these chocolate almond slices for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Mahi Mehar
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These chocolate almond slices are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I love the texture of the almonds and the richness of the chocolate.


GoldenSiege007 Plays
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I'm not a big baker, but these chocolate almond slices were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Theva suntharam
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These chocolate almond slices are the perfect treat for any occasion. I love that they're so easy to make and always turn out delicious.


Abdulaziz Roghani
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I've been making these chocolate almond slices for years. They're always a hit with my friends and family.


Josphat Nganga
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I made these chocolate almond slices for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best cookies I've ever made.


Emmanuel Kachere
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I was a little hesitant to try these chocolate almond slices because I'm not a big fan of almonds. But I'm so glad I did! They were amazing.


Felix Sunday
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These chocolate almond slices are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw them in the oven and forget about them.


Usaid Raza
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I love the combination of chocolate and almonds in these slices. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Billy Jones-Cox
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These were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again.


amona funsho
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I've made these chocolate almond slices several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Md A
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These chocolate almond slices were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.