Favorite Christmas Cookies #1 Recipe

Name: Favorite Christmas Cookies #1
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ⅓ cups flour (all-purpose); ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup sugar; 1 cup almonds (unblanched, finely chopped); 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup butter, softened; 6 ounces chocolate chips (semisweet); 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon water, hot but not boiling

Servings: persons

2 ⅓ cups flour (all-purpose)
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup sugar
1 cup almonds (unblanched, finely chopped)
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg yolk
1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces chocolate chips (semisweet)
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon water, hot but not boiling

1
["Sift flour with 1/4 teaspoons salt.", "With a hand mixer at medium speed, beat butter, sugar, egg yolk and almond extract until light and fluffy.", "Mix in almonds.", "(Dough will be stiff.", ").", "Shape dough into two rolls, each about 1.5"" in diameter.", "Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least two hours.", "Preheat oven to 350.", "Cut dough into slices 1/4"" thick.", "Bake on greased cookie sheets at 350 for 8-10 minutes.", "Cool completely.", "Make chocolate dip: Melt chocolate morsels, 3 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoons hot water in double boiler.", "Dip cooled cookies in chocolate dip.", "Only dip half of the cookie, so there's a semicircle of chocolate, and a semicircle of cookie.", "Optional: Dust with ground or chopped almonds, or other decorations."]

1381

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ⅓ cups flour (all-purpose), ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅔ cup sugar, 1 cup almonds (unblanched, finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Favorite Christmas Cookies #1 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.

Favorite Christmas Cookies #1

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions