Chocolate-Almond Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Almond Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup ground almonds; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3/4 cup almond paste; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup water; 4 teaspoons meringue powder

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup ground almonds
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup almond paste
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
4 teaspoons meringue powder

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Place almonds in a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 1-in. balls; roll in almonds. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3
. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Add almond paste and beat until crumbly. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder until smooth. Pipe filling into cookies, about 1-1/4 teaspoons in each. Store in an airtight container.

1752

kcal

Calories

Fat

240

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Almond Thumbprints falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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