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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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A touch of chocolate makes these classics stand out on the holiday cookie tray, Karen Bourne, field editor from Magrath, Alberta. They're a tradition at our home for Christmas. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup ground almonds |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 ounces semisweet chocolate |
1/2 teaspoon shortening |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, beat the butter, almonds, sugar and vanilla until blended. Gradually add flour and cornstarch and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; shape into crescents and place on greased baking sheets.
2. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
3. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each crescent into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Decorate as desired. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
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