Chocolate-Dipped Cherry Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F.

2. 2

   Finely chop almonds with food chopper.

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   Reserve about 2 tablespoons almonds for garnish.

4. 4

   Combine remaining almonds, cake mix, egg, oil and water in mixing bowl.

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   Mix thoroughly.

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   (Mixture will be dry) With small stainless steel scoop, drop dough 2-inches apart onto a 13-inch baking stone.

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   Bake 13-15 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

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   Cool 2 minutes on stone; remove to non-stick cooling rack.

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   Cool completely.

10. 10

    Place chocolate chips and oil in covered micro-cooker.

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    Microwave on high 2 to 2-1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.

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    Dip half of each cookie in chocolate; shake to remove excess.

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    Sprinkle with reserved almonds.

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    Place on parchment paper and refrigerate until set.

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    If chocolate thickens, microwave at 30-second intervals until dipping consistency.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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