CHOCOLATE DIPPED CREAM CHEESE COOKIES

Chocolate Dipped Cream Cheese Cookies image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c butter, softened
1 pkg ( 8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp grated orange peel
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 c finely chopped blanched almonds
GLAZE
5 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 Tbsp butter
1/4 c finely chopped blanched almonds

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and orange peel. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds.
2. Roll into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 325 degree for 20 - 25 minutes, or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. For glaze: In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with almonds. Place on waxed paper till set.