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Italian Almond Chocolate Cookies


Italian Almond Chocolate Cookie are a slightly sweet and moist cookie that's naturally gluten free. Great for holidays or with a cup of espresso or coffee.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 14 mins

Total Time: 24 mins

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet


Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups almonds, finely ground (about 12 ounces)
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchement or a baking mat; set aside.
  2. Place almonds in a food processor fitted with the chopping/mixing blade. Process until the almonds are very finely ground; almost to a flour-like consistency.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together ground almonds, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Stir in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until mixture is combined.
  4. Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out 1 inch balls of the dough. Use your hands to roll the dough into a ball shape. Then roll the ball in powdered sugar just to coat. Place the cookie on the baking sheet leaving about an inch and a half between each cookie.
  5. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cookies are just set. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool competely.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking

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