CHOCOLATE-ALMOND THUMBPRINTS
With a piped chocolate center, these special-looking thumbprints are almost too pretty to eat. The ground almonds, almond paste and extract will have fans of those nuts swooning. -Jessie Apfel, Berkeley, CA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Place almonds in a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 1-in. balls; roll in almonds. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Add almond paste and beat until crumbly. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder until smooth. Pipe filling into cookies, about 1-1/4 teaspoons in each. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Namemo Memo
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any chocolate lover. They're rich, decadent, and impossible to resist.
Freya Leather
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again. They're so delicious and everyone loves them.
Mysterious Design
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.
Asia Turner
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and almond. They're a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Peggy Frazier
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They're not bad, but they're not amazing either.
Amanuael Miniweyelet
[email protected]These cookies are really crumbly. I had a hard time keeping them intact when I was decorating them.
Rodaina Elkholy
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.
Japheth Paul
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as pictured. They were a bit flat and didn't have the same crackly top.
Shoaib Swati
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for kids.
Tracy Chiappa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The almond flavor really balances out the chocolate.
Maria Ralios
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone loves them.
Fella Plays
[email protected]I made these cookies for my friends and they raved about them. They said they were the best cookies they'd ever had.
Ahlullah Hassan
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I can't stop eating them.
Hadayat Jan
[email protected]I love how these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.
Tsegaye Tegegn
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The chocolate and almond flavors complement each other perfectly.
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[email protected]I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen. It's so convenient to have a batch of homemade cookies on hand for unexpected guests.
Silas Sly
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling the dough into balls and pressing their thumbs into them.
Arafat Hossain Rony
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so rich and chocolatey, with the perfect amount of almond flavor.
Good By
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of chocolate and almond.