Chocolate Almond Cookies Recipe 🍪
Overview:
Indulge in the heavenly combination of rich chocolate and crunchy almonds with these delectable Chocolate Almond Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, from Christmas to Thanksgiving, these cookies are quick to make and even quicker to disappear!
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 42 cookies (3 1/2 dozen)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup small chocolate chips
- Slivered almonds (for topping)
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Creaming the Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy and well combined.
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Adding Flavor:
- Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the mixture.
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Combining Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Mixing the Dough:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating until a smooth dough forms.
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Adding Chocolate Chips:
- Stir in the small chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Chilling the Dough:
- If the dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate it for about 1 hour until firm.
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Shaping the Cookies:
- Shape the dough into 1 1/8-inch balls and roll each ball in sugar.
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Topping with Almonds:
- Place the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Press three slivered almonds onto the top of each ball, slightly flattening them into the dough.
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Baking:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes or until set.
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Cooling:
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy!
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delightful Chocolate Almond Cookies with your favorite beverage or as a sweet treat any time of the day!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 103.9
- Total Fat: 5.9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 16.7mg
- Sodium: 49.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 7g
- Protein: 1.2g
These Chocolate Almond Cookies are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. Bake up a batch today and savor the irresistible combination of chocolate and almonds in every bite!
