Chocolate Kiss Delights: Easy Double Chocolate Almond Treats

Double Chocolate Kisses Recipe 🍪

Prepare to indulge in a delightful treat that’s both simple and incredibly delicious! These Double Chocolate Kisses are a winning combination of creamy chocolate and crunchy almonds, all wrapped in a sweet graham cracker crumb coat. Perfect for any occasion, especially during the holiday season or as a fun project to do with kids, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

• Butter: 1 cup (softened) 🧈
• Graham cracker crumbs: 2 1/2 cups 🍪
• Chocolate frosting: 4 cups 🍫
• Almonds: 1/2 cup (finely ground) 🌰
• Almond extract: 1 teaspoon (optional) 🌿
• Chocolate kiss candies: 48 pieces (for filling) 🍬

Equipment

• Food processor
• Large mixing bowl
• Hand mixer
• Pie pan or shallow bowl
• Cookie sheet

Instructions

1. Prepare the Almonds: Start by placing the almonds into your food processor. Pulse them until they are finely ground, resembling coarse sand. This creates the perfect coating for your cookies. Once done, pour the ground almonds into a pie pan or any other shallow bowl and set it aside for later use.

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2. Mix the Chocolate Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate frosting with softened butter using a hand mixer. Beat them together until they are well blended and smooth. This mixture will serve as the rich, chocolatey base for your cookies.

3. Incorporate the Crumbs and Extract: Stir the graham cracker crumbs and almond extract (if using) into the chocolate mixture. The graham cracker crumbs will add a delightful texture and subtle flavor that complements the chocolate beautifully.

4. Shape the Cookies: Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls. If the mixture is too sticky, you can chill it briefly to make shaping easier.

5. Coat with Almonds: Roll each chocolate ball in the finely ground almonds to coat them thoroughly. This step adds a wonderful crunch and nutty flavor to each bite.

6. Create Indentations: Place the coated balls onto a cookie sheet. With your finger, gently press down in the center of each ball to create a deep indentation. This will hold the chocolate kiss candies.

7. Add the Chocolate Kisses: Place a chocolate kiss candy into the indentation of each ball. This adds a burst of extra chocolate goodness right at the center of each cookie.

8. Chill the Cookies: Refrigerate the cookies for about 30 minutes, or until they are firm and chilled. This helps the chocolate kisses set and makes the cookies easier to handle.

Serving Suggestion

These Double Chocolate Kisses are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or just a sweet treat to enjoy with your family. Serve them chilled for the best texture and flavor.

Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)

• Calories: 106.1
• Fat: 5.9 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
• Cholesterol: 3.6 mg
• Sodium: 60 mg
• Carbohydrates: 12.7 g
• Fiber: 0.7 g
• Sugar: 9.3 g
• Protein: 1.4 g

Enjoy these delectable Double Chocolate Kisses as a sweet addition to any festive occasion or simply as a delightful treat whenever you need a chocolate fix! 🌟🍫