Chocolate Almond Buttons Recipe

Summary

Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
DishSpeciality
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Flour1 1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Unsweetened cocoa powder1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Blanched almonds1 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
 Corn syrup1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Semi-sweet chocolate square3
 Blanched almonds2/3 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Sift flour, cocoa powder and salt; reserve.
Cream almond paste and 1/2 cup butter until smooth.
Beat in corn syrup and vanilla.
Beat in flour mixture, scraping sides of bowl occasionally, until well blended.
Shape into 3/4 inch balls.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheets; indent centers of cookies with finger.
Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
In top of double boiler, stir chocolate and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter over simmering water until melted and smooth.
With spoon, drizzle small amount of chocolate into center of each cookie.
Press an almond into chocolate on each cookie
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