Best Chocolate Almond Slices Recipes

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CHOCOLATE ALMOND CAKE



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Fluffy white homemade frosting tops this rich chocolate almond cake. Sliced toasted almonds on top add a little crunch. -Sherri Gentry, Dallas, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
5 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
Sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and extracts; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For frosting, cream butter, sugar and extracts in a small bowl until smooth. Add milk until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Spread over cake. Decorate with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

3-INGREDIENT SALTED CHOCOLATE ALMOND HAYSTACKS



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A perfect combination of sweet, salty, chocolaty, and crunchy-and all it takes is 3 ingredients and 20 minutes!

Provided by Lisa Wells

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup mini gluten-free dairy-free chocolate chips (or stevia-sweetened dark chocolate chips)
1/8 teaspoon Cyprus flake salt (or Himalayan pink sea salt, to taste)

Steps:

  • Spread sliced almonds in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Toast in 300 degree oven until fragrant and light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Immediately pour into mixing bowl and add chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and almonds are coated with chocolate.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment lined tray. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 27 mg, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE CHIP ALMOND COOKIES



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My husband likes the flavor and texture of these cookies. Milk chocolate chips and sliced almonds make them deliciously different. My mother-in-law shared the recipe with me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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