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NUTTY CHOCOLATE BATONS



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"The great taste of a buttery cookie combines with a touch of chocolate and the crunch of nuts. An added bonus is that these look so elegant- people will think you fussed." -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup almond paste
1 large egg yolk
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the butter, sugar and almond paste until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour and mix well. Shape into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., Divide dough into eight equal portions: divide each portion in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 12-in. rope; cut each rope into 2-in. lengths. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip ends of each cookie in chocolate, then in pistachios. Let stand on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NUTTY CHOCOLATE BATONS



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly

Yield 8 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup almond paste
1 egg yolk
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • Directions In a small bowl, cream the butter, sugar and almond paste until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour and mix well. Shape into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. Divide dough into eight equal portions: divide each portion in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 12-in. rope; cut each rope into 2-in. lengths. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip ends of each cookie in chocolate, then in pistachios. Let stand on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 8 dozen.

NUTTY CHOCOLATE BATONS



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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1/3 cup(s) sugar
1/3 cup(s) almond paste
1 - egg yolk
1 2/3 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 cup(s) 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 can(s) pistachios, finely chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the butter, sugar and almond paste until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour and mix well. Shape into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  • Divide dough into eight equal portions: divide each portion in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 12-in. rope; cut each rope into 2-in. lengths. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip ends of each cookie in chocolate, then in pistachios. Let stand on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container.

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