Chocolate Thumbprint Almond Cookies

Chocolate Thumbprint Almond Cookies
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This crumbly almond-flavored cookie, rolled in walnuts and with a chocolate thumbprint center, has been a favorite for years. And after one bite, you'll know why.This recipe is from Doris Italian Market & Bakery in Boca Raton, Florida, and was originally published in the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Prep Time
16
minutes
Cook Time
14
minutes
Servings
24
servings
Chocolate Thumbprint Almond Cookies recipe - The Daily Meal
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 ounce vegetable shortening
  • 4 large eggs
  • 5 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 6 ounce melted semisweet chocolate, divided
  • 2 cup walnuts, chopped
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 360 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Using the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed, combine 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup almond paste.
  3. Reduce speed to low and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 12 ounces vegetable shortening, 4 large eggs, 5 cups flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Mix until you have a smooth dough. Add 2 ounces melted semisweet chocolate to the dough to give it a desired marble look.
  4. Separate dough in half. Form two logs about 2 1/2 inches in diameter each. Roll each log in 2 cups chopped walnuts.
  5. Cut logs into 12 pieces each. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Cool slightly and press the center of each cookie with your thumb to form a shallow indentation. Cool completely.
  7. Fill top of cookies with the remaining 4 ounces melted chocolate.
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