Chocolate-Dipped Almond (Or Hazelnut) Cookies

Directions

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   1 c (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2/3 c Sugar 1 lg Egg yolk 1 ts Vanilla extract 2 c Sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 ts Salt 1 1/3 c Finely choppe

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   for garnish Recipe by: riacmt@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Carol Miller-Tutzauer) Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy

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   Add the egg yolk and vanilla, then flour, salt, and finely chopped almonds, mixing well.Shape the dough into 2 rolls, each 1 1/2 inches in d

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   Wrap rolls (using waxed paper or plastic wrap) and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours

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   Preheat oven to 350 deg F

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   and line baking sheets with parchment paper

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   With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices

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   Place 1 to 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until lightly browned