Chocolate Almond Cookies Recipe

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, almond extract and vanilla; beat until creamy.

3. In medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating to form smooth dough.

4. Stir in mini chocolate chips. If necessary, refrigerate dough about 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.

5. Shape dough into 1-1/8-inch balls (3 cm); roll in sugar. Place about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Place three slivered almonds on top of each ball; press slightly.

6. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until set. Let cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Let cool completely.

Makes about 3-1/2 dozen cookies.