"These treats are reminiscent of everyone's favorite peanut butter blossom cookies-a little more grown up but just as addictive. They stay fresh and delicious refrigerated in an airtight container...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/2 cup smooth, unsweetened almond butter
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/3 cup sliced, skin-on almonds, coarsely chopped
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5 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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Special equipment: pastry bag with a star tip