SMALL-BATCH DIPPED VANILLAS

Small-Batch Dipped Vanillas image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup ground almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1/4 teaspoon shortening
Assorted sprinkles

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the butter, almonds, sugar and vanilla until blended. Gradually add flour and cornstarch; mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; shape into crescents and place on greased baking sheet. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack. , Melt chocolate and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each crescent into chocolate; decorate with sprinkles as desired. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.