PORCUPINE COOKIES

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Rolling this chocolaty dough in almonds creates a "porcupine" look. They toast while the cookies bake, saving you a step!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, melted chocolate, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, cardamom and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in almonds. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly set. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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