Almond Paste Crescent Cookies Dipped in Dark Chocolate Recipe

Name: Almond Paste Crescent Cookies Dipped in Dark Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 48
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter (room temperature); 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 7 ounces almond paste; 6 ounces almonds (sliced); 2 cups dark chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons shortening

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 48 servings

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Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside—these delightful crescent cookies are packed with nutty flavor. The crunchiness comes from the sliced almonds, which toast while the cookies are baking. The softness comes from making them with almond paste. Everything is heightened by dipping the tips in dark chocolate.

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
7 ounces almond paste
6 ounces almonds, sliced
2 cups dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Gather the ingredients and preheat oven to 350 F.

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Lightly grease a baking pan.

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Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt with a whisk in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.

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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.

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Add eggs one at a time and mix in between each one.

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Either grate or cut small pieces of the almond paste into bowl. Mix until almond paste is almond completely combined with butter.

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Gradually add flour mixture until all is combined.

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Slightly crush almonds and add to a large plate.

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Pinch off 1 1/2 teaspoons of dough. Roll into a ball and then into a cylinder and roll in the crushed almonds.

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Shape into crescents and place on a baking sheet.

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Bake for 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes and move to racks for complete cooling

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While cookies are cooling, prepare an area with parchment or waxed paper.

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In a bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Melt in microwave for 1 minute. Stir and continue to melt in 10-second increments until chocolate is completely melted.

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Dip each end of cookies into chocolate and place on parchment-covered area.

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Allow cookies to air dry before serving or storing cookies in an airtight container.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
143	Calories
8g	Fat
16g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 48
Amount per serving
Calories	143
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 50mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 88mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.