Directions:
- Beat the butter until creamy.
- Add sugar gradually, beating well.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla. Beat well.
- Add the flour using a wooden spoon.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls about two inches apart.
- Press nuts onto the outside edge of the cookies, leaving the center open.. Cut larger nuts (like macadamias) in half.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
- Let cool about 1 minute and then remove from cookie sheet to a cooling rack. Let cool completely.
- Place chocolate and vegetable shortening in the top half of a double boiler.
- Over simmering water, melt chocolate and vegetable shortening. Stir gently until combined.
- Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon melted chocolate over the center of the cookie.
- Spread over cookie, leaving the edges of the nuts still visible.
- Let chocolate set.
- Makes about 26 cookies.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 159.25 Kcal (667 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 105.34 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.7g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 20.56mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 46.62mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 69.96mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.59g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 3.55g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.59g | 2% | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 9.8mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 521.86 Kcal (2185 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 345.19 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 38.35g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 67.37mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 152.78mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 229.24mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 37.97g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 11.63g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Protein | 9.84g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 32.3mg | 1% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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