CHOCOLATE ALMOND COOKIES

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What a great twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie. The almond paste really adds a rich almond flavor. A perfect flavor combination with the chocolate chips. Almond slivers give the cookie a slight crunch. From the smell of these baking, we couldn't wait for them to come out of the oven. They did not last long in the kitchen.

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Categories     Chocolate

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz almond paste
1 c butter, room temperature
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 package
1 c toasted almond slivers (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lay parchment paper on 2 large baking sheets.
  • 2. Break almond paste into small pieces and place in medium-size bowl or container of food processor. Add butter.
  • 3. Beat with electric mixer or process until mixture is creamy and smooth.
  • 4. Add sugars, eggs, and almond extract and beat or process until thoroughly blended.
  • 5. Stir flour, baking soda, and salt until mixed. Add to almond mixture.
  • 6. Stir until blended.
  • 7. Stir in chocolate chips and toasted slivered almonds.
  • 8. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • 9. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Depends on your oven.
  • 10. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.

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