COCOA BUTTER STICKS

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Yield 60 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup margarine or butter (1 1/2 sticks), room temperature
1 large egg, slightly beaten (reserve 1 tablespoon)
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients; blend well. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; blend well. Chill dough for easier handling. Heat oven to 400°. Divide dough into 4 parts. Shape each into roll 3/4 inches in diameter. Place 4 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheet. With fork dipped in flour, flatten each roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Combine water with reserved egg; brush over dough. Combine almonds with sugar; sprinkle over dough. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool about 1 minute. Cut strips crosswise into 1-inch "sticks"; remove from cookie sheet and cool completely on wire racks.