An almond paste cookie with a dollop of delicious chocolate
Prep Time:
16 minutes
Cook Time:
14 minutes
Servings:
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. Step 1: Preheat oven to 360 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 5: Cut logs into 12 pieces each. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Step 6: Cool slightly and press the center of each cookie with your thumb to form a shallow indentation. Cool completely.
  7. Step 7: Fill top of cookies with the remaining 4 ounces melted chocolate.