CHOCOLATE ALMOND LOGS

Chocolate Almond Logs image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter-flavored shortening, divided
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white chips or 6 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks. , In a small saucepan over low heat, melt white chips and remaining shortening. Dip one end of each cookie in melted chips; allow excess to drip off. Roll in almonds. Place on waxed paper to firm.

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