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In a small mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
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Set the mixture aside.
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In a medium mixing bowl, beat margarine or butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
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Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla; beat just until combined.
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Line a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with waxed paper to hang over the sides of the pan.
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Set aside.
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Divide dough into 3 portions.
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To one portion, stir in almond extract and red food coloring.
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Pat into pan.
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Next layer, stir in chopped nuts; pat evenly over pink dough.
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To remaining dough, stir in melted chocolate.
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Pat evenly over dough.
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Chill 4 hours.
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Lift the waxed paper and remove dough from pan.
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Cut down center lengthwise, then slice each half 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick.
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Bake at 350u00b0for 12 minutes 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
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Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Makes 72 to 84 cookies.
