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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 68 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Preparation time includes the 30 minutes chilling time to harden the chocolate. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutes) |
1/2 cup ground almonds |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup flour |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 squares semisweet chocolate (1 oz. each) |
1/2 teaspoon shortening |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, ground almonds, sugar and vanilla.
2. Add flour and cornstarch.
3. Roll into 1-inch balls; shape into crescents.
4. Place on greased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Cool completely on wire racks.
7. Melt semisweet chocolate and shortening in a microwave or double boiler; stir until smooth.
8. Dip one end of each crescent into chocolate; cool on waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm the chocolate.
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