Chocolate Butter Cookies
Makes : 36 servings
Ingredients :
1/2 c Sugar
3/4 c Butter; softened
1 Egg yolk
1 ts Almond extract
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/4 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 c Butter; softened
1 Egg yolk
1 ts Almond extract
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/4 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions :
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In large bowl combine all ingredients except flour and cocoa.
3. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 min.).
4. Gradually add flour and cocoa until well mixed (2-3 min.).
4. Gradually add flour and cocoa until well mixed (2-3 min.).
5. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls as desired (1" balls, 2"-3" logs, blls flattened, balls with
indentations, etc.) or use cookie press.
indentations, etc.) or use cookie press.
6. Place 1" apart on cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool.
7. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool.
8. Decorate with melted chocolate chips, melted almond bark, nuts, colored sugars, candied fruit, candies, maraschino cherries, etc.
Courtesy : Recipe Source
