chocolate drop almond cookies
My friend and I make holiday cookies every December. We have "played around" with this recipe and this is the best yet.. The glaze is not necessary, as the cookies are filled with flavor. We also used a tabletop electric mixer to mix the ingredients.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
Up to 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup almonds (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
How To Make chocolate drop almond cookies
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat baking sheets with oil or cooking spray. (Or use non-stick baking sheets)
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Step 2In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and egg. Blend in apple sauce, vanilla and almond extract.
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Step 3Add almonds and blend in (Just before placing on cookie sheets.
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Step 4In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda.
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Step 5Stir dry ingredients into butter mixture.
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Step 6Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. (about 15 to a sheet).
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Step 7Bake 8-10 minutes, or until cookie "springs back" when lightly touched.
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Step 8Transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
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Step 9Optional glaze: Combine 1/4 cup confectioners sugar and 1/4 tsp almond extract. Add water, a few drops at a time until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over cookies.
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Category:
Cookies
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#cocoa
Keyword:
#celebrations
Keyword:
#snack
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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